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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cress, v. [OF. creiss-, creistre, L. crescere.] tr. To increase. —?1438 Alex. ii. 2647.
Gif thay … ar tane in stour Hyeand and cressand [F. croissant] ȝour honour, Ȝe suld [etc.]