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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slowfull, adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. slowefull (15th c.).] = Sleuthful(l adj. —1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii 14.
The swere and slowfull man will not plowe, nor labour, be reason of winter: therefore he sall begge in sommer
