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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Venal,) Wenal, adj. [17th c. Eng. venal (1652), OF venal, L. vēnāl-is.] Able to be bought. —a1538 Abell 67a.
For the wissman says … Na thing is wikkitar na to lufe monye that makis his saule wenal
