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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Porretur, n. [OF purreture (12th c. in Hatz.-Darm.; mod. F. pourriture).] Rottenness. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 25 a.
And he knew in him self that he wes bot porretur & rottinnes
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