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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Portray, n. [f. Portray,v.: cf. 17th c. Eng. (1611) portrai, pourtrai portrayal.] A pictorial representation, a depiction. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) (ed.) 3615.
He him knew Be his portray of armes and the hewe
