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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Depart, p.p. [ME. departe, rare var. of departed.] a. Parted. b. Varied in colour. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 16.
Depart fra Phebus did Aurora greit 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. .
Sum [flowers] depart in freklys red and quhite