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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lether, v.¹ [f. Lether,n.: cf. ME. leðere(n, leddr-, e.m.E. lether to cover with leather.] tr. To dress (skins) and make into leather. — c1420 Bute MS. fol. 170.
Of j c gray gryse & skurel dycht and letheryt viij d.