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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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Affectious, a. [e.m.E. (1581–1607). Cf. Affectuous.] Earnest. Also Affectiously adv. — c 1580 Maxwell Mem. II. 145.
Wryt ane afectious letter to my mother, that scho may mak delygens a1570-86 Maitl. Maitland Folio MS clxxiv. 23.
Pas to the prince … and him exhort & pray affecteuslie [Q. effectiouslie; Dr. affectiously], That [etc.]
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