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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rubicumbent, adj. [Nonce-word, f. Ruby n.1 and adj. The second element is presumably f. L. cumbent-, pres. p. stem of cumbere lie down.] Of the colour of a ruby. — c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS 219a/3.
Maist ameyn roseir … Fragrant olif violat rubicumbent [: resplendent] To mans sycht is wondir gratious
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