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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Orribill, Orabill, a. [ME. orrible, -yble (1303), OF. orrible.] = Horribill a. — 1533 Boece iv. vi. 134.
Apoun flearis was maid orribill murthire 1535 Stewart 24681.
That orabill wes to euerie Cristin man
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