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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perfluens. (Cf. L. perfluens, -entis pres. p. of perflu-ere to flow through, whence e.m.E. perfluent (1673) having the quality of flowing through; but perh. intended as a noun perfluence, f. the same root, with suffix -ence, the action of flowing through, copious flow.) — a1568 Mersar Bann. MS. 213 a/29.
Be nocht of wirdis our grit perfluens
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