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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Superiall, adj. Also: supperiall. [Late ME and e.m.E. superialle (a1450), superyal (a1545), superial (1547); f. as Superio(u)r adj.] — 15.. Clariodus v 2069.
Bright Appollo … With ane deaureat supperiall light Leiming the grund 1580 Hume Promine 52.
Not onlie thingis inferiall … Bot also celeste, and superiall, Quhais substance is … As fair Phebus
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