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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quintefeulle, Quyntfoyle, n. [OF quintefole (12th c.), quintefeuille (1351), AF quintfoil (a1300), quintefolle (a1325), med. L. quintifolium (a1450), late ME and e.m.E. qwynfoile (1448), quynfole (1486), quintfoil (1595).] The cinquefoil, in heraldry. —1494 Loutfut MS 36b.
Quinte feulle representis the treffle quhilk is of gret vertu and is callit quinte feulle becaus it has v levis Ib. 59b.
Ienilles moleit floure deluce & quyntfoyles for the noblesse
