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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cruellus, a. [Irreg. f. Cruel a.] Cruel, distressing. —1580 Sat. P. xliii. 3.
Inconstant warld, … quha confides in thé, Sall finde his lyfe cairfull and cruellus