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15th century, in the meaning defined above
“Fallow deer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fallow%20deer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
fallow deer
nounfrom earlier fallow "a pale yellowish brown color"
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about fallow deer
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