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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effuse, v. [ME. effuse, L. effūs-, ppl. stem of effundere.] intr. To pour out. —15.. Clar. iii. 2113.
The blude effusit sa abundantlie, That he could not it stanch nor remidie
