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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scopulous, adj. [L. scopulōsus craggy, f. scopulus a rock. Cf. 17th c. Eng. scopulous (1658).] Rocky. —1596 Dalr. I 261/8.
He … prudentlie perceiueng in how dangerous ane state now the realme was, how scopulous, stendirrie or stanie was the stedd quhairon thay than stude, … he gaue him selfe hail to repare that
