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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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Kure, Kuir, v. [Varr. of Cure v.1] tr. a. To cure, heal. b. To take care, see to it, that. —a. 1596 Dalr. I. 24/1.
A fontane … gude … to kure and remeid diuers dolouris of the skin 1596 Ib. II. 35/1.
The seiknes that S. Ffiacre vses to kuirb. 1596 Ib. 421/18.
He causet with haly ceremonies and kuirit that tha followed the sait of Rome
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