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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1606
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Scriptured, adj. [e.m.E. (1532) versed in Scripture; Scriptur(e n.] Exemplified in Scripture. — 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xvii.
Although there be nothing more plentifully scriptured nor buriall exemples, yet such a constant conformity hes euer beene keeped therein that … wee may imitate any of all without error
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