viler (1271-72)
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viler (1271-72)

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vilir  

v.a.

1to treat vilely: 
( s.xiv1; MS: s.xivm )  et ly bayleront al gentz de viler, flaeler et crucifier  74.6

v.n.

1to lose value, depreciate: 
( 1271-72; MS: s.xiii4/4 )  Choses usez vilissent  122.11
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