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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flurisand, ppl. a. Also: flurissand, -ischand. [f. Fluris,v. Cf. ME. florischand (a 1340).] Blossoming, flourishing. —1461 Liber Plusc. 382.
Herbe, fluris and flouris, Fair flurisand and freche in thair verdoure 1531 Bell. Boece I. 18.
Gif it be leful erar to schaw the verite than ony flurisand wourdis 1562-3 Winȝet I. 23/10.
Reuolueand in mynd that maist flurissand part of my aige a1578 Pitsc. I. 132/10.
The flurischand renone and fame of Ingland
