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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Industreus, adj. [ME. industrious (1523), late L. industriōsus.] Skilful, expert. —1549 Compl. 6/8.
Be that industreus martial act he renforsit the touneIb. 151/9.
The maist perfyit industreus horse dantars of Macedon