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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1617
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Walkfull, Uachful, Waitch(e)full, adj. [e.m.E. watchefull (1548), wakefull (1549).] Vigilant. —(a) 1584 Knox III 450.
Being vigilant and walkfull —(b) 1595 James VI Lett. (Camden Soc.) 111.
Ye, quho uas so uachful for my uell … [etc.] 1617 Mure Early Misc. P. xxi 49.
Thy waitchfull caire, thy ȝeale, and fervent love 1606 Acts IV 292/1.
He keythit than so cairfull and waitchefull seruitour that [etc.]
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