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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Addressly, adv. [Irreg. f. Address v.] Dexterously, skilfully. —c1420 Wynt. iv. 218.
Apon a cowrsoure … Adressly [C. addressely] he sat Ib. ix. 3144.
The multitude … Commendyt heily his affere, … As he hym hawyt adresly
