Geoffrey Chaucer — "She hadde passed many a straunge strem; / Hire hosen weren of fyn scarlet reed, …"
She hadde passed many a straunge strem; / Hire hosen weren of fyn scarlet reed, / Ful streite yteyd, and shoes ful moyste and newe.
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General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Wife of Bath's extensive travels and flamboyant attire. The 'moyste and newe' shoes are a 'weirdly' specific detail emphasizing her indulgence.
Date: c. 1387-1400
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