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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Actual, adj. Also: actuall, -ale. [e.m.E. actual (ME. actuel from OF.), late L. actuālis.]
1. Actual, real. Also spec. sexual.1477 Peebles B. Rec. 182 (reall, actuall and corporall possession). c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 1/10 (all dedly syn actuale). c1515 Myll Ib. 277/10 (all beistis efter thair actual deid is sorrowfull). 1560 Rolland Seven S. 6104.
Efter that time I do not find nor reid With this woman that he had actual deid 1562-3 Winȝet I. 73/12 (actual sin). 1580 Conv. Burghs I. 99 (actual residence.). 1617 Acts (ane actuall minister of the kirk).
2. Active; taking part.1566 Reg. Privy C. I. 456.
All that wer of the devyse, … or actuall at the committing of the slauchtir
