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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salvifik, adj. [17th c. Eng. salvifick (a1660), -ique (1667), late L. salvificus, f. salvus Safe adj.] Tending to save, causing salvation. —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. (1591) Sig. M 2b.
The mair that this countrie is watered by that saluifik and heauenlie dewe [etc.]
