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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nuptiall, -ale, a. [e.m.E. nupcyalle (Caxton), nuptial(l, F. nuptial, L. nuptiālis.] Nuptial. marriage. —a1585 Maitland Maitl. Q. vi. 40.
And euerilk man put on his nuptiall [F. nuptiale] goun … Sen that ȝour Quene hes chosin hir ane feir
