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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Fairli(e)full, a. [f. fairlie Farly n. Cf. Ferlifull.] Strange, wonderful. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 82.
Ane serpent . . Of diuers collouris, rycht fairlifull [ms. fairsli-] to se 1619 Garden Elphinstoun 2666.
Things. . mervalous, they tell, As monstrous births, and others more, Most fairlie full furthe fell
