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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1460, 1528
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Ill, v. Also: yll. [ME. (13th c.), f. Illadj.] a. intr. To do evil or harm. b. tr. To speak ill of, to malign, vilify. —a. c1420 Ratis Raving 131.
For gyf thow seis thaim lyk to ill [etc.] -b. c1460 Thewis Wysmen 439.
Thai ill all serunandis to thar lord c1460 Consail Wys Man 389.
Ill neuer na seruand to thar lord, He sal thé neuer luf the better ford 1528 Prestwick B. Rec. 52.
[He] yllit hym at his masteris hand
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