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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Theatricall, adj. [e.m.E. theatrical (1558), L. theātricus.] Theatrical, in the style of dramatic performance. — 1571 Ferg. Serm. iii Malachi Sig. B ii.
Conuersioun vnto God, quhilk as it is the richt definitioun of repentance, sa seruis it to confute the conuersioun to creatures, and all the vaine theatricall toyis prescribit in papistrie to penitentis
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