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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ind(e, n. and a. [ME. ind(e, ynd(e (a 1300).] a. adj. Blue. b. n. A blue dye, indigo. —a. ?1438 Alex. ii. 5023.
Floures … Blak, blue, bluderede … And indeb. 1562 Treas. Acc. II. 69.
For viij unce inde 1537 M. Works Acc. V. 25 b.
Cullouris to the furnessing of the paintouris. Ind of badeas 1552 Treas. Acc. X. 96.
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