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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Figo(u)rit, ppl. a. Also: fygowrt, -ourd, fegourit. [f. Figourn.] = Figurit ppl. a. — c1475 Wall. vi. 57.
Fortoune him schawit hyr fygowrt doubill face Ib. xi. 222.
A fygourd taill thai tald hym of this cace 1596 Fraser P. 227.
Ane … cluik of blak lynit with fegourit velvet 1618 Edinb. Test. L. 164.
Aucht elnis … deroy cullorit figorit taiffitie
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