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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Melodiuell (? -inell), a. [? f. L. melōdina melody, or merely irreg. f. Melody n.] Pertaining to melody, musical. — 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. iii.
Quhair Orpheus leird his harmonie And melodiuell lore
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