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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1542
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Romische, adj. [e.m.E. romish (Tindale) ‘adhering to Rome in respect of religion, Roman Catholic. Chiefly in … opprobrious use’ (OED).] — 1542 Misc. Bann. C. I 11.
Sanctus Columba … in prechinge of Goddis worde syncerly in Eyrische [etc.] … excellid then our proude Romische Cardinall and his bussheps
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