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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Helpfull, a. [e.m.E. and ME. helpful(l (c 1340).] Helpful; useful, serviceable. —c1568 Lauder Minor P. iii. 100.
The helpfull trew Samaritaine 1587 Edinb. Test. XVII. 250.
I beseik him to be kind and helpfull to my wyf and my efter cummeris in my steiding
