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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1590
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Formose, Formois, a. [ME. formouse, formous (15th c.), L. formōsus.] Beautiful. 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 104.
The flouris freshe, fragrant, and formose 1535 Stewart 5618.
Blumand in ȝouth, baith fragrant and formois a1568 Scott i. 217.
Fresch, … fragrant flour formois c1590 J. Stewart 17/71.
Hir person peirles, And hir face formois
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