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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1549
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Tranquil(l, adj. [17th c. Eng. tranquill (Shakespeare), F. tranquille, L. tranquillus.] Calm, peaceful. — 1533 Boece 55b.
Ane porte maist tranquil and convenient to harbery schippis in storme 1533 Boece 511.
Quhen it was knawin that sic rehers was bot falt … of malice al remanit tranquill & lowne 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 7/11.
Fureous Mars, that hes violently ocupeit the domicillis of tranquil pace, that sueit goddes 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 144/31.
The pepil lyuit al to gydthir in ane tranquil & louabil communite
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