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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1513-1586
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Michtfull, a. Also: mychtful(l. [ME. miȝtful (c 1250), e.m.E. mightfull, f. Micht n.] Of a deity: Mighty, having divine power. = Michty a. 2. c1420 Wynt. vi. 1133 (W).
Throu mercy Off my mychtfull creature 1513 Doug. vi. iv. 24.
Hecate … Mychtful in hevin and dym dungeon of hell 1535 Stewart 32109.
God … The michtfull maker of the sone and mone 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2967 (Ch.).
Now in heavin he is ane michtfull sanct a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS lvi. 26.
O Thow … Most michtfull and most merciable 1579 Acts III. 176/2.
He is ane michtfull God
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