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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lamenry, -rie, n. [Cf. Lemmanry.] Illicit or profane love, concubinage. —a1500 Prestis of Peblis 814.
He beddit nocht richt oft nor lay hir by, Bot throw lichtnes did lig in lamenry 1549 Black Bk. Taymouth 186.
That I sall nocht mary nor in lamenry tak na man without that [etc.] c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 397.
Scho feidis me with fude of lamenrie [pr. lameurie] Ib. iii. 481.
Gif siclik lufe cummis of ȝour lamenrie
