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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Swikfull, adj. [ME swikeful (Layamon), suikeful (Cursor M.), OE swicfull, ON svikfullr.] Deceitful, treacherous. —c1420 Wynt. vii 1373 (W).
His minsteris … Prevely put in the chalice Wenamous poisoun … Be sic swikfull seruice than Hastely deit this haly man c1420 Wynt. viii 450 (W).
Thai … Be thare swikfull suggestioun Gert thire wismen vnderstand [etc.]
