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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538
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(Usurpative,) Wsurpatife, adj. [18th c. Eng. usurpative (1797), late L. usurpativus.] Tending to usurp others' authority, usurpatory. — a1538 Abell 120 (bis) a.
At thai suld preche aganis the wsurpatife power of the bischep of Rome and at he had na maire power na ony othir bischep
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