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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1690
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(Scandall,) Scandell, v. [e.m.E. scandall (1592); Scandal(l n.] tr. To accuse on the basis of popular report or rumour. — 1690 Act of Privy Council 3 Jan.
Persons suspected or scandelled of treason … [to] be taken and remain in firmance, and their goods under sure borrows
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