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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1618
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Plouss, n. [? Erroneous for, or ? put for, e.m.E. plause applause (c 1540), L. plausus f. plaudere to applaud.] —1618 Chron. Perth 19.
[The King] red doun the hie streit … uith great plouss