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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superfluces, n. pl. [17th c. Eng. superflux (Shakespeare). Cf. Superflew n.] Surplus, waste products. —c1420 Liber Calchou 449.
In man ar iij principal partis and membris the hart the leuer & the harnys & ilkane of thir has his clengyng plas quhare he may out his superfluces & clenge him