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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perfum(e)ing, vbl. n. Also: par- and -fouming. [e.m.E. perfumyng (1548).] a. Impregnating with perfume by embalming. b. Applying sweet scent to one's person. c. attrib.: For the burning of incense; that imparts scent. —a. 1566–7 Treas. Acc. XII. 41.
Droggis spicis and uthiris necessaris for oppinyng and perfuming of the Kingis grace majesteis umquhile bodie —b. 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 176/3.
Escheu to be æffeminate in youre claithis in parfuming [etc.] —c. 1610 Hist. Kinloss A. xii.
Ane perfumeing pan … ane perfouming spoune 1667 Edinb. Test. LXXIII. 8 b.
Ane perfumeing silver box
