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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuttitly, -lie, adv. Also: cuttetlie. [e.m.E. cuttedly (1530).] Abruptly; curtly.1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xix.
The fiery Dragon flew on hie, Out throw the skies, richt cuttetlie (1606) Melvill 661.
And so, cuttitly ryseing, and turneing his back, he sayes, ‘God be with yow, siris’ 1639 Baillie I. 130.
The Moderator cuttitlie (as the man naturallie hath a little choller, not yet quite extinguished) answered [etc.]
