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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Actyflie, adv. [ME. actifly (c 1400) .] Actively, effectively. — 1524 James V Lett. to Henry VIII.
We . . has also actyflie . . takin on ws the gouernance of our reaulme
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