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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1537-1562
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Ind(e, n. and a. [ME. ind(e, ynd(e (a 1300).] a. adj. Blue. b. n. A blue dye, indigo. —a. ?1438 Alex. ii. 5023.
Floures … Blak, blue, bluderede … And indeb. 1562 Treasurer's Accounts II. 69.
For viij unce inde 1537 Master of Works Accounts V. 25 b.
Cullouris to the furnessing of the paintouris. Ind of badeas 1552 Treasurer's Accounts X. 96.
xij unce of inde
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