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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Solomonical, Salomonicall, adj. Also: Salamonicall. [f. Salamon, Salomon, Solomon, varr. of the name of the Jewish king Solomon famed for his wisdom.] a. Like Solomon's; Solomon-like. b. Of Solomon. —a. 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 57.
In thys caise I most neidis præfer the rude Scottis wyt of Capitane Cocburne to your Inglis solomonical sapience —(b) 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 2.
Suppose I had … sapience more than Salamonicall 1542 Misc. Bann. C. I 8.
Your said maiestie, of whois princely magnanimitie, salomonicall wysdome [etc.] 1622-6 Bisset II 183/19.
These wirthie vyse salamonicall kingis —b. 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 425.
The saying salamonicall Concerning sic a cace
