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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1576
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Nocive, Nucywe, a. [e.m.E. nocive (1538), L. nocīvus, f. nocēre: cf. Nocent.] Hurtful, harmful, injurious. — 1535 Stewart 56050.
In aduenture it suld nocht nucywe be, Gif that the Scottis wald the hous assay c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 960.
That scho … was richt nociue, Denuid of gude, repleit with bitternes c1550 Ib. iii. 313.
As to slauchter, the man is ȝit on liue And neuer had na hes ane wound nociue 1576 Orkney Oppress. 84.
That thair subscriptioun … of the foirsaid testimoniale suld not be hurtfull, nocive nor prejudiciall to thame
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