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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fruit-,) Frute-tre(e, n. [e.m.E. fruite yree (1577).] A tree bearing fruit. —1546 Acta Conc. MS. XXI. 54.
The … distructioun of the orchartis … and frute treys 1549 Compl. 38/2.
The fragrant flureise of euyrie frute tree 1555 Acts II. 499/2.
The steilaris of … frute treis
