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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Supercelestiale, adj. [e.m.E. supercelestiall (1559), late L. supercælestis.] Of a nature or character higher than, or superior to, the celestial. — a1570-86 Arbuthnot in Maitl. F. 58/101.
Bot everie thing that in this warld dois fall Dois cum be Goddis michtie provydence And be that spreit supercelestiale [etc.]
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