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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1592
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(Perfume,) -fwme, n. Also: parfume. [e.m.E. perfume (1538), par- (1533), F. parfum (1528 in OED.), orig., odorous fumes resulting from burning a substance such as incense.] Perfume, scent. — 1591-2 Rob Stene 4.
A glorius growme Slamb over with faird & fyne perfwme c1590 J. Stewart 201 § 5.
Ane plaine … vith parfume repleit As synomom ciuet or amber sueit
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