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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1461-1515
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Freschnes, Freschenes, n. [ME. fresshnesse, -nes (1398).] Freshness. — 1461 Liber Pluscardensis i. 383.
All the frechnes of thaire faire figouris c1515 Asloan MS I. 160/3.
All fresche watteris of the warld takis thair freschenes at thir four watteris a1500 Doug. King Hart 289.
Bissines, … Freschnes and syn Disport
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