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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1560
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Fluctuant, a. [L. fluctuant-, fluctuans. Also mod. E. (from a 1640).] a. Changeable. b. Fluent. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus iii. 171.
Lat it pas to assyis, Howbeit of thame sum part be fluctuant 1560 Id. Seven Sages 3999.
Thir seuin … In sweit science, facund and fluctuant
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