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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Voluptuary, adj. [17th c. Eng. voluptuarie (1605).] Luxurious. —1697 Fountainhall Decis. I 775.
He might … expend the £10 … and that it be not bestowed upon voluptuary reparations, for pleasure or conveniency but only for what is absolutely necessary to keep the houses up
