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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Courtfully, adv. [Court n. 1, 2.] In a courtly or elegant manner. —c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 422.
His hors … couerit wes, richt courtfullie, With browderit wark and veluot grene
