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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1611-1617
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Ȝouthfull, adj. [e.m.E. youthfull (1561).] transf. Of or pertaining to a person's youth. —c1611–c1617 Mure Early Misc. P. i 37.
To spend thy tender ȝeiris In loves lascivious layes Sporting thy ȝouthfull dayes In Venus wantoune weiris