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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Grovill, v. ? To grovel. (Not recorded in English before 1593.) —1456 Hay I. 64/12.
He [Julius Caesar] defendit him with fete and handis and gert mony of thame grovill that he mycht ourget