jan 1, 1577 - bide

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A common abbreviated form of abide, in the sense of ‘to obey’ or ‘be submissive to’. 1549 <i>I will that my said 5 sonnes shall be bounden to these 4 men ... to byde their order and eynde of ... my sayd landes, Grinton </i>(YRS152/72); 1577 <i>and my twoe chyldreng ... shall byde suche reasonable order as ... my brother shall thinke most best,</i> Grinton (YRS152/209).

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