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[UK] T. Elyot Dict. n.p.: Abactores, theues that steal cattell.
at abactor, n.
[UK] T. Elyot Dict. cited in Halliwell Dict. Archaic and Provincial Words II 519/2: An harlot, a brothel, an hoore, a strompet, a light housewyfe .
at light housewife (n.) under light, adj.
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