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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Musardy, n. [OF. musardie, f. musard (cf. Musardry,n.), e.m.E. (once) musardye (Caxton).] Idle dreaming. —?1438 Alex. ii. Prol. 28.
He that in wit Settis his intent and followis it, It garris him oft-tymes leif foly And murning of musardy Ib. 6145.
Gude cumpany First and syne gude musardy [F. musardie] Ib. 8784.
I sall do here na musardy [F. musardie]
