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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550, 1609
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Ardour, Ardoir, n. [e.m.E. ardor, ardour, ardure (ME. ardeur, ardure), AF. ardour, L. ardor.] Burning; zeal. —c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 926 (thair luminate lampis keipand into perfite ardour). 1609 Acts IV. 461/2 (thair ardoir in weill diong).
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