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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1614
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(Succar,) Sugger, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. sugre (Lydgate), suger (1530); Succar n.] tr., fig. : To sweeten, make palatable. — 1614 Melvill lxvii.
Quhair naturis giftis and skill acquyred be art Both in ane compas are conteinit within ane hallowit hert. Grace suggeris all the rest, and seasonis all
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