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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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(Surely,) Suerlie adj. (? Erron. for Sure adj. 2.) —1596 Dalr. I 29/3.
Ane famous suerlie and kinglie castell [L. celebre quidem castellum regium]