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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1504, 1570
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Morien, a. and n. Also: Moryen, Moriane. [e.m.E. Maurian (1509), Murrionn (a 1529), Morryan (c 1530), Morren (1559), Morian (1597), OF. Morien, Maurien, f. More Mor(e n.1] a. adj. Moorish, of Moorish race. b. Dark, swarthy. c. n. A Moor, blackamoor, negro. —a. 1504 Treasurer's Accounts II. 427.
To the Moryen taubronar, v Franch crounis 1504 Ib. 439. —b. 1570 Satirical Poems x. 133.
Thocht he wes blak and moriane of hew —c. 1500 Treasurer's Accounts II. 97.
To Petir the Morien 1500 Ib. 99.
To the Moryen 1504 Ib. 430.
To the More taubronar to his expens maid be the Morienis, viij Franch crounis
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