a. Obs. rare–1. [f. prec.; see -ORY.] Of the nature of emulation.

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1621.  W. Sclater, Tythes (1623), 160. Too fond æmulatorie imitation of [etc.].

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1627.  Bp. Hall, Farew. Serm. Fam. Pr. Henry, Wks. 463. [At Court] you see … emulatory officiousnesse.

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