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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1595
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(Savorie,) Suvorie, adj. [ME and e.m.E. sauure (a1225), savory (Chaucer), sauoury (c1400), OF savouré; Savo(u)r n. and v.] = Savor(o)us adj. b. Only fig. — 1595 Anderson Winter Night 23.
Yea, shining lights and suvorie salt, In word and deed they may be that
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