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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: 1531
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Fowsumlie, adv. [f. Fowsum,a.] Loathsomely. — 1531 Bell. Boece. I. p. xxiv.
Thow sall find thaim throw thair intemperance … , sa fowsumlie growin in thair mid or latter age
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