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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1558-1566
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Vivificat, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. viuificate v. (1432-50), L. vīvificāt-.] Animated, enlivened. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow iii 68.
Lyk o sede sawin in erd mortificat Flouris money fructis viuificat [pr. vinificat, L. viuificat] 1558-66 Balnaves Conf. Faith in 1558-66 Knox III 440.
By whome all creatures is vivificat and hath life
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