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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Voluptuousnes,) Volupteousnes, Woluptuusnes, n. [e.m.E. voluptuousnesse (1508), volupteousnes (1526).] Indulgence in, desire for sensual pleasure. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet I 14.
Weare and feythtyng cummis of woluptuusnes 1596 Dalr. II 91/12.
Quhat laid vp was, to help the miserie of the pure, is gyuen to satisfie the volupteousnes of the ryche
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