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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pharisaicall, a. [e.m.E. pharisaycall (1531), pharisaicall (1613), L. pharisaic-us (Jerome), Gk. φαρισαïκός. Cf. F. pharisaïque; cf. also Pharisé,n.1] Self-righteous; pharisaical. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 54/3.
To gainstand all abuse negligence licentius leuing and pharisaicall hypocrisie to me knawin, other of the former aige or of it now present
