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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Criminably, Cryminabily, adv. [f. Criminabill,a.] As a criminal; in respect of crime. — 1507 Reg. Privy S. I. 209/1.
Soumes … that thai may be accusit or followit of criminably or cively 1533 Bell. Livy I. 259/16.
Aulus Virginius … assignit ane day to the said Ceso to be accusit criminably [v.r. -abillie] afore the pepill Ib. II. 25/14.
The tribune set ane day of iugement to accuse him cryminabily to the deith
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