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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1475, 1527
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Asperlie, Asprely, adv. [ME. and e.m.E. asperly, asprely, early ME. asperliche.] Sharply, severely. c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace v. 607.
The prent off luff him punȝeit … so asprely c1475 Ib. vii. 1181.
The horn he hyntyt and couth blaw Sa asprely 1527 Douglas Corr. 117.
Accusand ws right asperlie
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