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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resplendisent, n. (? adj.). [e.m.E. resplendisant resplendent (Caxton), resplendyshaunte (1509), F. resplendissant, pres. p. of resplendir Resplend v.] A shining heavenly body, a star. (But if monnie is erron. for moune, then, adj. = shining). —a1561 Norvell Meroure 46b.
Thou made also, the daye and night, The sunne, the monnie resplendisentes [etc.]
