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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fect-, Fek-, Feckful(l, a. Also: fec(c)full. [f. Fectn. Cf. Effectfull a.] Effective; forceful. 1535 Stewart 16632.
Rycht fair he wes and feccfull als but fabill 1568 Argyll Lett. 7.
I culd nocht cum … without sum gret and fecfull purpois 1570 Sat. P. xxvii. 49.
That freindschip is ay fecfullest afar 1596 Dalr. I. 108/25.
Gif he be feckful, and haue grace to correcte maneris in wicked persones 1587-99 Hume 79/384.
My minde I make it plaine, To fekfull friends 1607 Lett. Eccles. Affairs I. 119.
My Lord Aduocat was fectfull and earnest in doing your Maiesties commission 1627 Bk. Carlaverock II. 89.
Quhilk I sall cairfullie requyt with the … most fectfull freindschip 1678 Sc. Worthies (1826) 429.
He was the most faithful, feckful, compassionate & indefatigable elder