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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Trimblinglye, adv. [e.m.E. tremblyngly (1552), tremblingly (1581); Trim(b)ling ppl. adj.] In a trembling manner, tremulously. — c1590 Fowler I 172/7.
Thy fearse yre … maks me scheaver trimblinglye and swowne
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