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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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(Wrangful,) Wrongfull, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wrongful (c1311).] Unjust, without due process of law. Cf. Wrangwis adj. 3 b. — a1578 Pitsc. II 63/11.
Thay wald have givin sentence vpon Mr. George … without forder proces had nocht beine certane men thair counsallit the cardinall … to heir his ansueris … that the peopill micht nocht complaine of his wrongfull condempnatioun
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