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Stedfull, Steidfull, adj. [e.m.E. stedful (a1600); Sted(e n.] Constant, faithful; dependable, unvarying. — 1519 Bk. Carlaverock II 458.
And sall all tymis … do hym gud and stedfull seruece 1569 Murray to Elizabeth in Cal. Sc. P. II 658.
[I mind so to proceed that the realm reduced to obedience, may be] mair steidfull [to your majesty] 1585–6 Reg. Privy C. IV 52.
The setling of a steidfull and continewing ordour of the ministeris stipendis
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