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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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(Plaint-,) Plantful, a. [Plaint n.; ME. plentful (Cursor M., Cott.) grievous, e.m.E. plaintful (a 1541) mournful.] Complaining, presenting a formal complaint. — 14.. Regiam Majestatem c. 4.
Quhen … ony man complenȝeis to the kyng … [the] iustice of that court … aw to ger sommonde the party of quham he is plantful be lauchfull sommondyng til aper till ansuer
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