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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1632
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Superbiously, adv. [17th c. Eng. superbiously (once, c1650), f. superbyous (c1510), -ious (1588), OF superbieus (OED), med. L. *superbiosus, f. as Superb(e adj.] Superbly, splendidly. —1632 Lithgow Trav. viii 369.
Mosquees … are well benefited and superbiously decored within and without