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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Especial(l, Espetiall, a. [ME. (Chaucer) and OF. especial.] Special. — c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 181.
Of Godis especiall grace a1578 Pitsc. I. 70/3.
Sum especial courteouris 1653
Rep. Menzies MSS. 15.
In an espetiall manner
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