Geoffrey Chaucer — "He coude songes make and wel endite, Juste and eek daunce, and wel purtreye and …"
He coude songes make and wel endite, Juste and eek daunce, and wel purtreye and write.
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The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (describing the Squire's many accomplishments, highlighting his youthful vanity)
Date: c. 1387-1400
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