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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dewitifull, a. Also: deweti-, deuete-. [f. Dewité,n. Cf. Dewtifull.] Observant of, or relating to, duty. 1587 Rec. Earld. Orkney 313.
In caice the gentilmen … beis fundin … nocht to do thair deuetefull and trew service to his Lordship 1588 King Cat. 177.
Quhilk vertues ar also called official or dewetifull, for that of thame proceids al kynd of offices and dewties c1590 Fowler II. 152/29.
That sik sort of peopill … with great difficultie can be dewetifull, gud, or loving 1622-6 Bisset I. 74/24.
The said clerk of register, perseverand in his dewitiefull zeall [etc.] 1660 Conv. Burghs III. 507.
Your … Majesties most humble, most dewitiefull, … subjectes
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