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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Planure, n. [MF. planure, f. L. plānum level ground.] A plain. —1632 Lithgow Trav. i. 40.
The territory of Venice … in the planure is narrow, but stripeth larger among the hills Ib. x. 498.