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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rewfull, adj. [ME and e.m.E. rewfulle (a1240), reowfule (a1225), rufull (a1400), rueful(l (17th c.); Rew n.3] Pitiable; doleful. —1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas iii 395.
The skreigh is rais'd, with many rewfull cries
