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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Alla-volie, adv. [F. à la volée, rendered in older Eng. use by ‘at the volley’.] At random. — 1603 Philotus cxi.
Ane faith perfumit with fyne folie And monie vane word alla-volie
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