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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Fruct, v. [ME. fruite, frute (late 14th c.). Cf. Fruct,n.] tr. To bear fruit. (In quots. fig.) — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow ii. 171.
Thay [sc. fools] may nevir moir fruct in felicity a1500 Ib. iii. 13.
How suld a penny fruct contrair nature
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