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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1567
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Sculptill, adj. [L. sculptilis, f. sculpt- p.p. stem of sculpere to carve, sculpture. Cf. 17th c. Eng. sculptile (1646-58).] Sculptured, graven. — 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 237.
Let be thy sculptill honouris vaine, Quhilkis ar confoundit and prophaine, And swa ar all dois them adoir
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