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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wraithlike,) Wrathlike, adj. [Wra(i)th n.1 or adj.and Like suffix 1 or 2.] Injurious. — 1668 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II 672.
It looks ominous and wrathlike to the poor Church of Scotland … You are well stricken in yeares … Alace, how few are behind
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