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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Variat, ppl. adj. [Late ME variate (c1440), L. variāt-us.] Variegated, varied. —c1550-c1580 Art of Music 1b.
The curchet is a figur lyk the mynym with colour variat