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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Wanreullie, adj. [Wanr(e)ule n. Cf. Unreuly adj.] Unruly. — 1603 Reg. Privy C. VI 583.
Ane … barbarous … crueltie … in stryking … of Mr. Johne Chalmer … without any caus of … rancour bot onlie insencit with iyre that the said Mr. Johnne sould haive … blamit him for his former wanreullie lyfe
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