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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Losengit, a. [After OF. losengié (13th c.), f. losange Loseng(e n.; cf. e.m.E. losenged (1523) and Losinit.] Of an escutcheon: Charged with lozenges of alternate colours, lozengy. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 12 b.
And will ȝhe wit quhat is losengit luk in this buk of armes of Craay
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