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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Quintessensour,) Quynte sensour, Quintacensour, n. [Nonce, f. Quintessence n.] A seeker after the quintessence, an alchemist. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 2606 (B).
Thir iuglaris, iestouris and ydill hensouris, Thir cariowris and thir quynte sensouris [Ch. quintacensours]
