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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Moulyie, a. [e.m.E. mowly (Caxton), moulie: cf. Mould a. and Moulit ppl. a. In the later dial. Sc. and north. Eng.] Mouldy; fig., little used. — c1590 Fowler I. 320/21.
If this day yeil … come to sun your moulyie cunȝe, Or crye at dyce, deuil tak that gronȝe
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