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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1546-1567
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Quenelie, Queynelye, adj. [e.m.E. queenly (c1540).] Of authority or power: Weilded by or appropriate to a queen. — 1546 St. A. Formulare II 325.
Oure soverane lady of hir queynelye powere and auctorite ryall will and grantis [etc.] 1555 Acts II 501/2. 1564 Reg. Privy S. V i 493/1.
Of hir … quenelie power 1567 Grey Friars II 54.
Our said derrest moderis dimission of hir quenelie autorite
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