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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sailrif(e, Saleryfe, adj. [Sail(l n.1 and -rife (see Rife adj.).] Abounding in sails. —1513 Doug. i v 3.
Quhen Jupiter, from his heich speir, adoun Blent on the sailrife [Sm. sailrif, Ruddim. saleryfe] seys [L. mare velivolum]
