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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Vivarie, n. [Cf. F. viveur.] High living, debauchery. — 1535 Stewart 26520.
Vter the king of Britis, And all his lordis … Sic viuarie and euil laittis did leir Of drinking, dansing, hurdome and harlatrie … That tha changit fra nobill men … To vyle bodeis without ressone or skill
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