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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Colorat, ppl. a. [L. colorātus. Also e.m.E. colorate (1678).] Coloured, disguised. — 1528 Douglas Corr. 124.
Thai micht have, be colorat wayis of brokin menn, eschewit the subjectioune of ȝour officiaris 1570-3 Bann. Trans. 167.
He wald have schifted the mater be some colorat meinis
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