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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Quatribill, adj. [ME (Trevisa) and e.m.E. quatreble, quatrebil, alteration of F. quadruple (OF also quadruble) on the analogy of tribill, treble. Cf. Quadrupill.] Fourfold. —1375 Barb. xviii 30 (E).
He suld fecht that day Thoucht tribill and quatribill war thai
