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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1494, 1600-1699
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Luxurie, Lu(c)kserie, n. [ME. (1340) and e.m.E., and OF. luxurie, L. luxuria. Cf. also Luchrie.] = Luxure n. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 33 b.
Eftir the opinion wlgair he [the tench] hantez in luxurie with the padok 16.. Chron. Kings 17.
Lugthacus … giffin himselff haillellie to lukserrie, awareiss, and all wther sorttis of wycis 16.. Ib. 18.
Luckserie
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