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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diabolical, a. Also: de(a)bollicall. [e.m.E. dyabolycall(1503), diabolical, f. L. diabolicus.] Diabolic; atrociously wicked. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 68/3 (diabolical seditioun). 1581 Burne Disput. 39 (his diabolical buke). 1653 S. Leith Rec. 95 (that hynous and deabollicall sin). 1668 Bk. Old Edinb. C. V. 143 (his debollicall lyeing discoverie).
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