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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bellicous, a. [e.m.E. bellicous (1536): cf. Bellicos,a.] Bellicose. — a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 148.
Sum border men, quhais myndis at na tyme are ather martiall or bellicous, but only givin to rieff and spuilȝie
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