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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1611-1650
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Examplarie, a. [Var. of e.m.E. exemplarie (1589) after example.] Serving as an example or warning. — 1611 Breadalbane Doc. (Reg. H.) No. 389.
By their examplarie punishement to imprint a fear in the harts of all others c1650 Spalding I. 69.
Thair wes sevin hangit … and thair heidis cut af and set wp on examplarie places c1650 Ib. 222.
Thretninges of examplarie punishment vpone suche as we ar reported to be
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