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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1617
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Infuse, Infuis, v. [ME. (c 1420), L. infūs-, ppl. stem of infundere.] tr. To infuse, to pour in. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 58.
False, fenȝit, with flytting and flattery infused c1611–c1617 Mure Early Misc. P. xx. 14.
Tho springs and founts infuis thair liquid stoir
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