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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pensé, n. [? F. pensée a thought: cf. Pense(e,n.] ? A ring with a motto or the like inscribed on its inner surface; a posy-ring. —1610 Edinb. Test. XLVI. 166 b.
Tua littel gould ringis callit penseis Ib. 176 b.
The gould ring callit pense that turnis about in the ring
