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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Darksum, a. [e.m.E. darkesome (1530).] Dark, gloomy. —1584 Misc. Spald. C. II. 69.
Fulsum froigis & dargsum [sic] nycht 1597 Melvill 438.
The darksum bodie of the changing moone
