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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contrariously, -iuslie, adv. [ME. (Wyclif), f. Contrarious,a.] In opposition; oppositely. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. iii. 77.
Contrariouslie the busteous wind did blaw c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxxv. 7.
Off Fortoun I complenit hevely, That scho to me stood so contrariowsly 1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 155.
Ane testimonye of Scripture … quhilk ane uther hes exponit contrariuslie
