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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Bounteous, a. [e.m.E. and ME. bounteous, earlier bountevous.] Excellent. —1560 Rolland Seven Sages 168/12.
The michtie towre … buyldit be clerkes sa bounteous