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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vengeabilly, adv. [ME and e.m.E. vengably (Lydgate), vengeably (a1450).] In a manner resulting from a curse. — c1515 Asl. MS I 302/5.
To tell of the curst progenie of Caym and how he was slane be Lamech the blind vengeabilly schoting ane arowe at ane hert
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