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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Machivilian,) Matchewillian, n. [e.m.E. (1568).] A Machiavellian, a cunning intriguer. — 1570 Misc. Bann. C. I. 38.
My Lord, make us quite of thir Matchewillians and bangster lordis, that will circumvene yow with thair policie
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