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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1528-1573
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Colorat, ppl. a. Also: coullorat. [L. colorātus. Also e.m.E. colorate (1678).] Coloured, disguised. — 1528 Douglas Corr. 124.
Thai micht have, be colorat wayis of brokin menn, eschewit the subjectioune of ȝour officiaris 1567 Reg. Morton I. 22.
In making of the saidis proclamationis hir Maiestie haid na coullorat meaning 1570-3 Bann. Trans. 167.
He wald have schifted the mater be some colorat meinis
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