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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1573
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Despitfull, Despytful, a. [e.m.E. despiteful (16th c.). Cf. Dispiteful.] Insulting; malicious. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 3.
In this meanetyme, wer despitfull verses … set fourth against the Regent 1571 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 66.
Iamis Hamiltoun, … my kinnisman, … Glencarne, ane of the despytful agains the Quene
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