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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1475-1537, 1603
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Frosty, Frostie, a. [ME. frosty (c 1374), f. Frost n.] Frosty; cold as if frozen; icy. c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace vii. 279.
His frosty mouth I kissit in that sted a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 311.
On hir heid he laid ane frostie wand c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 36.
The stanneris clere as stern in frosty nycht 1513 Doug. vi. i. 18.
Towart the frosty poil artik he flaw 1513 Ib. vii. Prol. 12.
The frosty regioun … of the ȝer 1537 Lynd. Depl. Magd. 145.
Twynkling lyke sterris in ane frostie nycht 1603 Philotus xxxvi.
His frostie flesch … Will for na happing hait
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