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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Stellat, adj. [L. stellātus, f. stella a star. Cf. 17th c. Eng. stellate (1658) pertaining to the stars, (1661) star-shaped.] Of the sky: Studded with stars. — c1515 Kennedy in Asloan MS II 273/27.
The hevyne stellat montanis, planetis & fellis 15.. Clariodus ii 1316.
Everie star situat In the illuminus hevinis stellat 15.. Clariodus iv 1009.
Pouderit with stonis as the hevinis stellat About his helme ane cirkill deaureat
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