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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corpolence, -encie, n. [Late ME. corpulence (Caxton), e.m.E. -encie (1545), F. -ence, L. -entia.] Corpulence. — 1456 Hay II. 116/5.
Gif he usis bot moyenly … that may suffice till his corpolence and complexioun 1558-66 Knox II. 355.
When he was up on foote his spreitis failed him (be reassone of his corpolencie,)
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