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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Suthfull,) Suithfull, adj. [ME and e.m.E. sothfol (14th c.), soothful (1587); Suth(e adj.] = Suthfast adj. 2. —1535 Stewart 5837.
As it is said in mony suithfull saw Far ethar is to hald nor for to draw