Obs. In 6 asure, 7 asurie. [? subst. use of prec.; perh. influenced by collectives in -RY, as embroidery.] Azure hue or color.
1503. Hawes, Examp. Virtue, xiv. 286. Whan we were in the ayre of asure There dyd vs mete the noble Ierarchy.
1600. Tourneur, Transf. Met., xxi. Encircled them with faire imbroderie Of sacred lights in ayre-cleare azurie.
