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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1623
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(Scory,) Skorie, adj. [Score n. 3.] Having the appearance of incisions; deep. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I 179/612.
The longest skorie runkles on his face as furris appeare
