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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flagicious, a. [e.m.E. (1550), ME. (rare) flagiciouse (a 1400), L. flāgitiōsus.] Wicked, evil-doing. —1596 Dalr. i. 107/17.
Correcteng abhominable offences in flagicious persounes