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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Suellieg. (? Erron. for late ME and e.m.E. sweyling (c1410), swealing (1694) burning, f. Sweal v., OE swǽlan to burn.) — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 24/24.
Gyf ȝe obeye nocht my command, I sal visee ȝou vitht dreddour, vitht fyir, ande vitht suellieg
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