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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reflorish, Refloorish, v. [e.m.E. and ME refloris (Rolle), -florisch (1544), orig. after L. reflorescere.] a. intr. To flourish anew. b. tr. To cause to flourish again. —a. c1590 Fowler I 290/58.
Thy servants all … From age to age reflorishing —b. c1590 Fowler I 22.
When men after thair death recreasis and refloorishis thair renoune
