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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Philipique, a. [e.m.E. philippique adj. (1603), also n. (1592), L. philippicus, applied to Cicero's orations against Antony.] Of an oration: Bitterly hostile; denunciatory. —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 139/4.
The fyifteen inuectyuis philipiques of Cicero contrar Anthonius