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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Olifingria, a.) [The first element is appar. oly, Olȝe n., oil, or perh. e.m.E. oyly, -ie, adj., oily.] In macaronic Latin: Oil(y)-fingered, having greasy fingers. —?a1648 Polemo-Mid. 89.
Lanam cardare solet olifingria [v.r. greasy-fingria] Beattie
