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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1609, 1687
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Swedland, Swethland, n. [ME Sweþerland (Trevisa), e.m.E. Swethland, Swed(e)land (16th c.), OE Swéoland.] = Swedin n. — 1609 Ruthven Corr. 157.
Charles the nynth, by the grace of God Kinge of Swethland, Gothes, Vandels, etc. 1687 Shields Hind Let Loose 371.
In Swedland … the people deposed and banished the two Christierns … for their oppressions and tyranny
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