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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Politicall, adj. [e.m.E. polliticall (1551) governmental, constitutional, f. L. polīticus, from the Gk.] ? Prudent in public affairs = Politik adj. 2, or ? refined, cultured = Politik adj. 4. — 1580 Skeyne Descr. Well 1.
The inhabitantis thairof [Aberdeen] maist ciuile, honest and politicall
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