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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Will, adv. [Reduced f. or erron. for Evil(l adv. 2.] Wrongly, wrongfully. — c1590 Fowler I 113/32.
Solon … who of goode lawis establish[t] first the plant That now soe will manwred is, and dois hir fruit now want
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