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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fule-larges, n. [ME. folargesse, fool largesse (Chaucer).] Prodigality. — 1456 Hay II. 82/28.
This is callit vice of prodigalitee that is fule larges Ib. 83/13.
This ilke mater of avarice and fule larges
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