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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ladinster, n. [? Altered f. Ladinar n.2 (by metathesis f. Landar n.), with suffix -ster substituted for -ar.] A washer-woman, laundress. — 15..
Aberd. B. Rec. MS. (Jam.).
Veschiaris and ladinsteris 1607 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 176.
Ladinsteris Compte. … I haif ressauit of neaprie [etc.], … Item mair, for wesching of my lordis grace lyning and lanis and schirtis
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