A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cantly, -lie, adv. [ME. cantly (1352), f. Cant. a.] Briskly, smartly. —a1500 Rauf C. 386.
With ane quhip in his hand Cantlie on catchand Ib. 804.
Ane knicht on ane cameill come cantly at hand
