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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Pompoure, n. [Cf. late ME and e.m.E. pompery (c 1400–1491), OF pomperie ostentation, and MF pompeur one who likes ostentation.] Ostentation, boastful display. = Pomp n.1 1 b. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 5866.
Bot he was full of pride and grete pompoure, And sett him ay to sembill gret tressoure
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