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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1560
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Ponderus, adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. ponderous (c 1400), -ose, -owse, heavy, of grave import, etc., F. pondéreux (c 1410 in Godef.), L. ponderōsus.] Of importance; serious; weighty. — 1533 Bell. Livy I 120/13.
Becaus the mater was ponderus [etc.] 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 10632.
All besines that ar laborius, Actis and erandis, wechtie [pr. welthie] and ponderus Alwayis I will accept thame vpon me
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