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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1584
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Evill-win, ppl. a. [Win v.] Dishonestly acquired — 1584 Satirical Poems xlv. 372.
Ane carling to the Quene of Phareis, That ewill win geir to elphyne careis
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