ppl. a. Obs. [pa. pple. of YIELD v. (A. 3 γ). Cf. YOLDEN.] = prec.

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a. 1542.  Wyatt, in Tottel’s Misc. (1557), H ij b. The fierce lyon will hurt no yelden thinges.

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a. 1547.  Surrey, Æneis, II. 196. Ye sacred bandes I wore as yelden hoste.

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1561.  Norton & Sackv., Gorboduc, II. ii. Shall I abide,… And holde my yelden throate to traitours knife?

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