1521 in poetry
-- Lines 12-21, "The Tunnyng of Elynour Rummyng" by John Skelton. The poem is thought to have been first published this year.
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- Her lothly lere [unwanted complexion]
- Is nothing clear,
- But ugly of cheer,
- Droopy and drowsy,
- Scurvy and lousy;
- Her face all bowsy [bloated by drink]
- Comely crinkled,
- Wondersly wrinkled,
- Like a roast pig's ear,
- Bristled with hear. [hair]
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