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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Evill-dedy, adj. Also: evill deidy, evil deidie. [f. Dede n.1] Evil-doing. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxiii. 58 (M).
Off toung vntrew, and hand ewill diedie 1531 Bell. Boece I. 162.
This contentioun rais be evill-dedy men, that micht suffer na peace c1536 Lynd. Compl. Bagsche 219.
Wald God I war now in Pittarie! Because I haue bene so euill dedie 1540 Id. Sat. 4028 (B).
Se quhat it is to be evill deidy [v.r. evil deidie]
