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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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(Poisoun-,) Poysonand, ppl. adj. [Poisoun v.] Poisonous. = Poiso(u)nabill adj. 1. —?1438 Alex. i 1366.
He sall ȝit … Brew ȝow sik drink … That ȝe drank nane sa poysonand
