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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Emperiall, -yall, a. Also: empereal. [ME. emperiall, etc., OF. emperial, var. of Imperial a.] Imperial. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 440 (C).
Than war it to the common law, That is empereal, errast draw ?1438 Alex. ii. 7640.
The king come with his knichtis all In his estate emperyall 1513 Doug. ix. Prol. 56 (Sm.).
Myne author with sic eloquens Hys buke illuimnit hes … That it is clepit the wark emperiall
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