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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1624-1658
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Moth-eitin, Moath-eattin, a. [e.m.E. mought-eaten (1551), moat-eaten (a 1660), ME. moth-eten (Piers Plowm.).] Motheaten. — 1624 Dumfr. & Galloway Soc. 3 Ser. XXXII. 183.
A pair of blankets somewhat moth eitin 1658 Boyd Fam. P. No. 236 (27 Feb.).
Ane blue covering over the bed all moatheattin
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