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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1552, 1617
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Flory, Flury, n. [e.m.E. flory (1527), florey, F. florée, fleurée.] A blue pigment. — 1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 64.
iij vnce flury 1507 Ib. IV. 90.
To Pieris, the payntour, for … bressell, gold, fulȝe, flory, allum1552 Ib. X. 96.
xv unce of flury 1617 Master of Works Accounts XV. 51.
A stane of florie
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