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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1628
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Refluous, adj. [L. refluus. Cf. 17th c. Eng. refluous refluent (1650).] Recurring. — 1628 Mure Spirituall Hymne 274.
That day shall rest Heauen's rolling spheares, Earth's refluous tumults
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