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Quotation dates: 1494
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Unde, Wnde, n. [ME and e.m.E. und(e (c1200), OF unde, L. unda.] In heraldry: A wave-shaped bar, a bar undy. — 1494 Deidis of Armorie 13.
Nyn thingis ar in armorie quhilkis … suld ber the third of the scheld … a wnde [Lindsay MS unde]; a geron [etc.] 1494 Deidis of Armorie 14.
And gif ȝe will wit quhat is wnde luk in this buk the armes of Crecot
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