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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lucrous, a. [e.m.E. lucrous, lukerous (? 1528), L. lucrōsus.] Lucrative, gainful, profitable. —1609 Craig iv. 32/19.
Bid the satyriche find-fault poet take him To some more lucrous trade; his vane will wracke him
