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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dosour, -or, n. [ME. doser (14th c.), dosser, docer, OF. dossier. Cf. Dorsour.] A hanging or curtain. —a1500 Rauf C. 675.
The hall was properly apperrellit … , With dosouris to the duris dicht a1500 Henr. Fab. 336 (A).
Betwene the dosor and the wall scho crap