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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1600
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Perjurit-, Perjuradlie, adv. [e.m.E. periuredly (1553).] As one perjured or false to his oath or vow, by way of perjury. — 1560 St. A. Kirk S. 59.
William … examinated upoun his aith perjuradlie denyed the same 1600 Reg. Privy C. VI. 261.
[Rutherford] forgetfull of the aith and promeis of fidelitie maid be him … perjuritlie resset [certain persons]
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