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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1548-1596
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Decore, Decoir, n. Also: decour. [e.m.E. decour (1513), decore, L. decōr-, F. décor, obs. décore (16th c.).] Adornment, ornament; honour. 1548 Fraser P. 223.
For the decoir of our queir in musik 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 58.
He is the gloir, pryse and decoir, And strenth of Israel rycht 1570 Leslie 69.
To the great decour and honour of the same 1573 Satirical Poems xli. 171.
Sa sall all ages ay recyte, Johne Knoxis name, with greit decoir 1596 Dalr. I. 94/3.
In makeng thame, appeirit na kair or trauel neglected athir in arte or decore 1596 Ib. 96/1.
Casteng aff al courtlie decore
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