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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Languished, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1621); Languis,v.] Enfeebled, declining in health, dying. —1670 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct.) 13 May.
Bestowed … for chairges on her languished sick bed and her funeralls
