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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1630-1633
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Hopefull, Houpfull, adj. Also: hopfull. [e.m.E. hopeful(l (1568).] Full of hope; inspiring hope, promising. — 1632 Montgomery Mem. 290.
Ane jowall dedicat to … the hopefull young lady 1630 Edinb. B. Rec. VII. 76.
The happie and joyfull birth of our houpfull prince 1633 Annandale Fam. Bk. II. 289.
Your most hopfull sones
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