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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1567
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Christinlie, adv. Also: chrissinlie. [e.m.E. christenly (1526), ME. cristenly.] Christianly. — 1533 Gau 5/3.
That thay may chrissinlie leir … quhou thay sal ken thair sine 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 16.
Mony cunning clerk of it dois wryte Full Christynlie
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