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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1918

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LOOD, n. Also loodan (Marw.). A sound, tone of voice, disposition, mood (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Sh. 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. 208:
What lood was the mistress in?

[Norw. ljod, O.N. hljóð, a sound. tone, an alternative development to Luid, q.v.]

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