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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1538-1552
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Furiousnes, n. [e.m.E. furyousenes (c 1500).] Fury. —1538 Lynd. Justing 53.
My furiousnes forsuith now sall thow find! c1552 Id. Mon. 3348.
The flude … Arose with sik a furiousnes