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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1497
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Lede-man, n. [Lede n.1] A worker in lead, a plumber. — 1497 Treasurer's Accounts I. 350.
To the lede man, makand ledin pellokkis, for vj dayis wage
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