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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Minatorious, a. [Cf. late L. minātōrius.] Minatory, threatening —1557 Melrose Reg. Rec. III. 156.
Throcht feyr … of the said conventis lewing tobe … tane fra thame be the said commendatar conform to his minatorious wordis