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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1558
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Benevolent, a. [e.m.E. (late ME. benyvolente), OF. benivolent, L. bene volens.] Well-disposed. — 1513 Doug. xii. xi. 72.
ȝhe Manes … Be ȝhe benevolent quhen that I cum thair 1558 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 97, etc.
Benevolent redare
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