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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1460, 1641, 1694
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Revilling, ppl. adj. Also: -vyll-, -veill-. [e.m.E. reuilynge abusive (1548); Revile v.] a. Degrading (to a person). b. Abusive. —a. 1460 Hay Alex. (S.T.S.) 2281.
It is revilling to thi maiestie To gar ws simpill messingeris dee —b. 1641 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. II 643.
Skandalous and reveilling wordis 1694 J. M. Beale Fife Schools 323.
Revylling and approbious speeches
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