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" He, who writes an Encomium Neronis, if he does it heartily, is himself but a transcript of Nero in his mind, and would, no doubt, gladly enough see such pranks, as he was famous for, acted again, though he dares not be the actor of them himself.South’sSermons.2. He "
― Samuel Johnson , A Dictionary of the English Language (Complete and Unabridged in Two Volumes), Volume One
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" ALDERLIEVEST (ALDERLI'EVEST) adj. superl.[from ald, alder, old, elder, and lieve, dear, beloved.]Most beloved; which has held the longest possession of the heart. The mutual conference that my mind hath had,By day, by night, waking, and in my dreams,In courtly company, or at my beads,With you, mine alderlievest sovereign;Makes me the bolder to salute my kingWith ruder terms.Shakesp.Henry VI. p. "
― Samuel Johnson , A Dictionary of the English Language (Complete and Unabridged in Two Volumes), Volume One