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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swiddering,) Swidering, Sueiddring, vbl. n. [Swidder v. Also in the later dial.] (A state of) doubt, hesitation. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 867 (W).
Considering the swidering [L. sueiddring] Ȝe fand me first into
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