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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Devillyk, Dewyllyk, a. [f. Devil.] Diabolical. — c1420 Ratis R. 94.
Deuillyk dedis ar thaim deir
c1475 Wall. viii. 895.
His dewyllyk deid he did in to Scotland

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