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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1698
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Rapidous, adj. [Nonce-formation. Cf. L. rapidus swift, rapid, esp. of waters, F. rapide (1611 in Cotgr.), e.m.E. rapid (1634).] Swift-moving. — 1698 Renfrewshire Witches 63.
The rapidous course of the patient's own spirits, humours and blood
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