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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crocelie, adv. [e.m.E. crossely (1593).] Adversely, unfavourably. —1631 Red Bk. Menteith II. 128.
Nothing is abill (albeit the bruittis goes very crocelie) to mak me affrayit
