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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Tarage, n. [Late ME tarage (Lydgate), of uncertain derivation.] Quality, character. — a1500 Henr. Orph. 25.
In Grece ilk lord and worthy king Off forebearis … tuke tarage [Asl. carage] and smell
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