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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Lustrant, ppl. a. [L. lūstrans, -antis, pres. p. of lūstrāre (of the sun, moon, etc.) to illuminate. Also e.m.E. (1616) illustrious.] Shedding light, shining brightly. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 38/15.
Titan, … fra tyme that his lustrant beymis var eleuat iiii degres [etc.]
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