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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Molestful, a. [e.m.E. molestfull (1604).] Troublesome, vexatious. — 1596 Dalr. I. 94/29.
In tyme of weir … to karie pottis, panis and vthir kitchine veshels they thocht hauie and molestful Ib. II. 13/20.
That he war nocht molestful to his ȝoung sone Dauid
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