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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Curiall, -yale, a. [Late ME. curiall (1478), -yall, OF. curial(e, L. cūriālis.] Courtly. — a1500 Seven S. 1922.
Gud schir for curtassy Be curyale to my gay lady c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 793.
The greit vnricht First done to me … And to my sisteris, and ladyis curiall
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