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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Epicurian, -eane, Epecurien, n. [e.m.E. (1605), F. épicurien.] A disciple of Epicurus. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 8/19.
[They] leuis as Epicurianis but faith or lufe to God or man 1558-66 Knox I. 236.
Symon Preastoun of Craigmyllare, a right epicureane 1567 G. Ball. 211.
O wickit vain Veneriens, … Proude, poysonit Epecuriens
