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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Solistfully,) Sollistfullye, adv. [Solistfull adj.] Solicitously; with due care or concern. — c1590 Fowler II 82/20.
It may be sene … with quhat litill paine King Louyes might haue maintened his greatnes … gif he had sollistfullye and cairfullie keiped these rules that we haue prescryved
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