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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wlatsum, Vlatsum, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wlatsum (Cursor M.), wlatsom (Chaucer).] Loathsome, disgusting; repulsive. — a1400 Leg. S. x 484.
His wlatsum infirmyte [sc. leprosy] Mycht be helpyne be na way a1400 Leg. S. xviii 418.
I sal sa quhow myn saule vithine Is fylyt vith a vlatsum syne c1420 Wynt. ii 1016.
Off that incest fell murthyr kene, And ane wgsum mangery Of wlatsum corsys and wgly
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