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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Florence, n. Also: flourence, florance. [ME. (a 1400) and OF. Florence.] attrib. Of Florence; Florentine.1567 Edinb. Test. I. 59.
xxiiij elnis of florence chakkerit silk 1585 Treas. Acc. MS. 62.
Sex quarteris of changeing Florance taffetie 1600 Ib. 40.
Tuell elnis florence ribbenis 1633 Stirlings of Keir 447.
Ane goune of flourence setoune
