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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Auripotent, a. [f. L. auri- gold: cf. armipotent.] Rich in gold. —c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 130.
Thair habillement … So bene, so big, and so auripotent … it was
