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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ample, Ampill, a. (adv.). [Late ME. ample (Caxton), F. ample, L. amplus.]
1. Abundant; extensive; full; complete.In Alex. ii. 2567 app. an alteration of sempill, rendering F. simplement.1542 Acts II. 412/2 (be large and ample commission). 1559 Montgomery Mem. 155 (in the maist dew and ampill forme). c1590 J. Stewart 22/257 (this plaint in ampill sort vas meed).
2. As adv. Amply.1548 Corr. M. Lorraine 229 (ampill anewcht advertist). 1549 Compl. 116/25 (to communicat mair ample). 1560 Rolland Seven S. 28/20 (his treasure is sa ample geuin).
