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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rose, v. [Cf. F. arroser (1155 in Larousse), late L. arrosare, f. ros Rosey n.] tr. To shower or sprinkle (a place) our (with moisture. —1490 Irland Mir. I 79/8.
This nobile place … was rost oure with ane nobile fontane as the wattir of Nyl temperis all the land of Egipt
