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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Vorax, adj. [L. vorax devouring.] = Voracious adj. — 1535 Stewart 57306.
This Alexander … Of Badȝenoch wes callit all his dais The vorax wolf
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