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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶SUBDOLENT, adj. Crafty, subtly deceitful.Sc. 1721 R. Wodrow Sufferings iii. v. s. 4:
The subdolent Fetches and Cunning used, to carry them off their Feet.
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