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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Luminose, Lumynos, a. [Late ME. and e.m.E. luminos(e, lumynouse (15th c.), L. lūminōsus, F. lumineux.] Emitting light, radiant. fig. —c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS. 88 b/73.
This being said this lady lumynos [M. luminose] Fra my presens hir persoun did depairt
