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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1438
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Ydurn, n. (? ME hydour (c1315), OF hideur horror, dread.) — ?1438 Alex. ii 10044.
Trumpetis, hornis and tauburn Soundit hie with mare ydurn [F. Sonnent la trop plus haut] … Than thay did ony tyme all day
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