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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Invictissime, a. [Obs. F., L. invictissimus, superl. of invictus.] Most unconquered. —1549 Compl. 4/22. Invictourouslie, adv. Unvictoriously, without victory.
The vailȝeant ande nobil Rene inuictissime kyng of Secilie —c1590 Fowler II. 98/15.
These quha vnluklye and invictourouslye travelled in there conduct of ther wers and overcam not