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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Douce, a. Also: dowce, douse. [ME. douce (c 1380), dowce, OF. dous, fem. douce. Cf. Dulce.] Sweet, pleasant (in various applications). a1568 Bann. MS. 239 a/14.
Ane doucer thing may non devyis a1585 Maitl. Q. xlviii. 90.
Maist douce & debonair In vesture & gesture c1590 Fowler I. 105/35.
With sugred speache, and langage dowce c1590 J. Stewart 15/15.
The douce regard of hir celestiall ie Ib. 137/20.
The bussie bies thair doucest honie drest 1587-99 Hume vii. 207.
Douce friddoning of flutes 1596 Dalr. I. 251/4.
Sa singular in the sueitnes of preicheng, sa douse in exhortatione 1626 Garden Worthies 137.
Thy noble nature deligat and douce 1650 Blairs P. 144.
He is of ane modest and douce inclination