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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1599
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Lustyhed(e, Lustieheid, n. Also: Lustheid. [ME. lustyheed (Chancer), e.m.E. lustihede (Spenser), f. Lusty a. Cf. Lustheid.] a. Beauty, loveliness, handsomeness. b. Pleasure, delight. = Lustines n. —a. a1500 Quare of Jelusy 40.
One gudliar … Nature neuir wrocht Of lustyhede ne lakkit sche rycht nocht a1500 Ib. 258. 1513 Doug. xiii. v. 63.
Son, quhar is now thy schynand lustyhed, Thy fresch figour 15.. Clariodus i. 272.
Ȝe, Madame, the rose of lustieheid —b. a1500 Quare of Jelusy 250.
This false … condicioun the lusty hede and euery glade delyte Hath of this world full nere y brocht adoun
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