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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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(Rude-tre,) Rud-tre, n. [ME and e.m.E. rodetreo(w (Orm), -tre (Cursor M.); Rud(e n.1] = Rud(e n.1, the cross. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xiii Prol. 72.
& of the sacrifice that he Mad for man one the rud-tre
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