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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pucelage, n. [e.m.E. pusellage (a 1536), OF pucelage (12th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] The state of being a ‘pucelle’ (Pucell(e n.), innocent youth. —1570 Sat. P. x 70.
He brocht agane with vs his pucelage
