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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Official, a. [e.m.E. offycialle (1533), officiall, OF. official, L. officiāl-is f. officium Office n.] Pertaining to duties or services. — 1588 King Catechism 177.
Quhilk [cardinal] vertues ar also called official or dewetifull for that of thame proceids … al kynd of offices and dewties
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