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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: 1585-1590
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Gru, n. [F. grue or L. grus, gru-em.] A crane. — a1586 Lindsay MS. 26.
The grues … fleis in forme of battale 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xxiv.
The gru … Quhois legs wer lang and syde
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