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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effectionat, a. Also: -ett. [Var. of Affectionat a.] a. Well disposed or inclined (to something). b. Affecionate, loving. 1558 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 66.
Ane prince sua effectionat to the weill of ȝow and oure realme 1570 Leslie 275.
The commone people was so effectionat to the new alteratione, … thay culd not be governit nor rewled 1591 Reg. Morton I. 178.
Ȝoure L. sall find my effectionat and bent will and mynd to plesure ȝoure L. to the utirmest 1598 Acts IV. 177/1.
The nobilitie … being weill willit men and effectionat to his maiesties seruice c 1615 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 259.
Ȝowris effectionat and luffing cussing 1638 Maxwell Mem. II. 266.
Ȝour effectionett coosing
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