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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heroicall, -oy(i)call, a. [e.m.E. (1514).] = Heroick a. —1513 Doug. ix. Prol. 21.
The ryall style, clepyt heroycall 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 239.
In style heroycall —1567 Sat. P. iii. 59.
Of face formois and vult heroycall 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 43.
Reid signifying … heroyicall courage a1585 Maitl. Q. lxii. 31.
Sic hardines and hairt heroicall
