follargesse (c.1360-79)
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follargesse (c.1360-79)

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[ FEW: *3,688a follis /*5,182b largus; Gdf: ∅; GdfC: ∅; TL: 5,179 largece (fole largece); DEAF: ∅; DMF:  follargesse; TLF: ∅; OED:  fool-largess n.; MED:  follargesse n.; DMLBS: ∅ ]
 

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1prodigality, reckless extravagance, wastefulness: 
( c.1360-79; MS: s.xivex )  Ly prodegus q’ad seigneurage Non seulement son heritage Du follargesse fait gloutir  8427
( c.1360-79; MS: s.xivex )  Qui follargesse meyne ensi, Trop povrement ert remeri Au fin, qant sa despense cesse  8497
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