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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malicefully, adv. [Cf. mod. north. and midl. Eng. dial. maliceful adj.] Maliciously. —1522–3 Selkirk B. Ct. fol. 98 b.
That … the said Wolle Turnbyll suld have said malicefully, Jhone Smyth pak ȝow in ȝour hous [etc.]
