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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Subdolo(u)s, adj. [L. subdolus. Cf. 17th c. Eng. subdolous (1637).] Cunning, devious, deceitful.1588 King Cat. Sig. R iii (OED).
The subdolous crafte and deceate of Satan a1680 Blair Autob. 88.
I found him writing out arguments from an Arminian author … [and] said to him, ‘Now I perceive your subdolous dealing’ 1640 Baillie I 268.
To quatt judiciallie, … what farder she can crave by her verie subdolus contract 1644 Baillie II 149.
To divide the citie and parliament by the colour of a subdolous treatie 1644 Baillie II 157.
A subdolus crafty faction is still working here underhand 1664 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I 600.
The said Mr. John is endevouring in a most subdolous way to intrude himself in the place c1680 W. Row Blair 212.
For which subdolous plots Mr. Henry Guthrie, … with some others, were deposed 1689 Leven & Melv. P. 215.
The Athol men have bein fals subdolus dealers
