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1. spīche n.

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?A spoke of a wheel; ?a pointed stud on a wheel; -- prob. based on misunderstanding of OF gante 'rim of a wheel, felloe 'or on a misplaced gloss in Gloss.Bibbesw., the probable source. …

2. sheueles n.

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A scarecrow. …

3. warmeth n.

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Heat, warmth;—used in fig. context; ?also, protection from the elements [1st quot.]. …

4. shī̆den v.

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(a) To divide (sth.); ppl. shide as adj., of peas: separated from the pod, shelled; -- ?error for shilled, p.ppl. of shillen v.(2); (b) to shed (tears); -- ?error for sheden v. …

5. Dū̆che-lōnd n.

Additional spellings: Duchelond
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Germany, the German-speaking area of contintental Europe, usually including the Low Countries; Lou Duche-lond, Northern Germany. …

6. shirten v.(2)

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Refl. To amuse oneself, enjoy oneself. …

7. snobben v.

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To sob; snobben and sighen, sighen and snobben; snobben after, weep in longing for (sth.); ppl. snobbinge, sobbing; also, accompanied by sobs [quot. a1450 Aelred, 2nd]. …

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