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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1456
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Fleumous, a. [f. Fleume,n.] Due to phlegm. — 1456 Hay II. 136/5.
He suld nocht dout … na malady fleumous
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