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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1626
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Fidele, -ell, a. Also: fideill. [e.m.E.fidele (1539), fydell, fidell, L. fidēlis.] Faithful; believing. — c1590 J. Stewart 113/4.
His fidele fauor till his freind 1600 Colville Palinode 27.
Both fidell and infidell princes 1622-6 Bisset I. 41/6.
Ane of oure loyall or fideill notaris, or secretaris
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