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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Many-, Manifold, a. [e.m.E. and ME., OE. maniᵹfeald, moniᵹ-: cf. Manyfald and Monyfald.] Manifold. — 1562 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 4.
Efter the manifold mercies and lang sufferans of the Lord 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 36.
Gif ye will … recognosce his manifold graces 1580 Facs. Nat. MSS. III. lxx.
That Romane antichrist … his manyfold ordoures 1606 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 53; 1620 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 23 Aug.
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