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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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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 Treas. Acc. II. 427.
To the Moryen taubronar, v Franch crounis Ib. 439. —b. 1570 Sat. P. x. 133.
Thocht he wes blak and moriane of hew —c. 1500 Treas. Acc. II. 97.
To Petir the Morien Ib. 99.
To the Moryen 1504 Ib. 430.
To the More taubronar to his expens maid be the Morienis, viij Franch crounis
