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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Usefull, Uesfull, Owsfull, adj. [e.m.E. vsefull (1595), usefull (1644), useful (1669).] Useful, of use, value or advantage. —1645 Lag Chart. 57.
It is earnestly wished that ye may rander me once mor owsfull to serve yowe 1659 Hay Diary 55.
I … saw only five jests and a peece of ane old fluiring which could be usefull for us 1661 Nicoll Diary 341.
That the rentis belonging to severall bischoprikes and deanreis be restored and maid vesfull to the churche according to justice and the standing law
