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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moder-nakit, a. Also: modyr-nakyd. [ME. modur nakyd (c 1400), modir- naked; cf. MDu. moeder naect, etc., and Mother nakeit.] As naked as at birth, stark naked. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 2745.
Off hys chawmyre befor day, Modyr-nakyd hys body [they] bare 1598 Crim. Trials II. 70.
[They] tyrrit thair claithes of thame and schot thame moder-nakit furth of thair said duelling hous
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