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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gamsome, a. [e.m.E. gamesome, ME. gamsome, -sum (c 1350).] Sportive, merry. —a1500 K. Hart 549.
Out at ane dore ran Falset and Invy, Gredie Desyr and gamsome Glutony
