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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1549
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Industreus, adj. [ME. industrious (1523), late L. industriōsus.] Skilful, expert. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 6/8.
Be that industreus martial act he renforsit the toune 1549 Ib. 151/9.
The maist perfyit industreus horse dantars of Macedon
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"Industreus adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/industreus>
