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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Male-,) Malivolus, a. [e.m.E. malyvolus (1547), malevolous, f. L. malevol-us.] Actuated by ill-will, malevolent. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 274.
Ane wickit and malivolus man, namit Edrik 1565 Reg. Privy C. I. 332.
Certane malivolus personis … fraudulentlie transportis thair gudis … uncustumat
