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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ediflcative, a. [ME. edyfycatyf (c 1410), e.m.E. edificatyve.] Edifying, instructive. — 1558 Soc. Ant. IV. 411.
That his Lordschip wald be sa gude as to schaw gude and edificative example
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