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lowlihead

noun
low·li·head | \ˈlō-lē-ˌhed \

Definition of lowlihead 

archaic

: lowly state

First Known Use of lowlihead

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lowlihead

Middle English lowliheed, from lowly + -hed -hood; akin to Middle English -hod -hood

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