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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vertuale, -all, Wertual(e, -all(e, Wyrtualle, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vertual (Trevisa), virtualle (1432-50).] a. Virtuous. b. Skillful, excellent. c. Without formal expression, that is so in essence or effect. —a. c1420 Wynt. vii 1218.
Hys awyn oys till lyffe wertuale [C. wertual, W. vertuously] May … ensawmpill be c1420 Wynt. vii 2204.
Jhon off Salerne … Commendyt a lord wertuale [W. vertuall] … than legate come In Scotland —b. c1420 Wynt. vii Prol. 4.
Saynt Jerome … That be hys study wyrtualle [C. wertualle, W. vertuale] The Bybill in Latyne off Hebrewe Translatyd —c. c1490 Irland Asl. MS 44/13 (see Formale adj.). c1490 Irland Asl. MS 68/20.
In my hert consentand to thire [sc. sins] … in murmuracoun aganis God formale or wertuall
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