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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fate, a. [e.m.E. feat(e, ME. fete, OF. feit, fait.] Neat. —c1590 Fowler I. 191.
I vewed your beautye … ,Your browe, your hair, your compast vaults maist fate
