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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Florist, ppl. a. Also: floryst, -ischit, -isht. [ME. floriched (c 1350), floreschede (c 1400). Cf. Flurist.] Flourished, flowery.c1475 Wall. viii. 1214.
Throu out a floryst meid 1513 Doug. vii. ii. 88.
A florist branch of this ilk tre Ib. x. vi. 126.
Confidant in hys ȝouth and florist age 15.. Clar. iv. 1767.
The fair fresch forrest and the florischit fold a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xix. 3.
Gathring flouris … Amidst the florisht meid
