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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rosen,) Roising, adj. [ME and obs. late ME rosen, -ene; Ros(e n. Cf. F. rosin, med. L. rosinus, OE rosen. Cf. also Rosine n.] Rose-coloured. — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 464.
Ȝour roising reid to rotting sall retour

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