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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flory, Flury, n. [e.m.E. flory (1527), florey, F. florée, fleurée.] A blue pigment. —1501 Treas. Acc. II. 64. (Also 1552 Ib. X. 96).
iij vnce flury 1507 Ib. IV. 90.
To Pieris, the payntour, for … bressell, gold, fulȝe, flory, allum 1617 M. Works Acc. XV. 51.
A stane of florie
