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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kinglyk(e, -lik, adj. [Var. of Kinglyadj.: but cf. e.m.E. kinglike (1561– ).] a. Befitting a king, kingly. b. Like a king, kinglike. —a. c1400 Troy-bk. i. 299.
Thai saw sa mony kynglyk wede 1456 Hay I. 43/14.
Kynglik habytis, that ar called habytis royalis Ib. II. 93/17.
Thair king … sulde be wel enarmyt at all poyntis, kinglyke in company of … lordis and princisc1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1881.b. 1456 Hay II. 95/26.
Hald thé ever stark and kinglyke in thy glorious regne
