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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Out-ridar,) Out-rydere, n. [ME. and e.m.E. outridere, a sheriff's summoner (1340), a monastic ‘outrider’ (Chaucer).] An officer of an abbey or convent who rides out to look after the external domestic affairs of the community. — a1400 Leg. S. xxx. 424.
Thai ordenyt hyr thar out-rydere Thar witale to the house to by
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