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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1691-1696
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Darnedly, adv. [f. Darnit,ppl.a.] Secretly, hiddenly. — 1691 Argyll Justic. Rec. I. 135.
The said Dugald . .did live darnedly and lurked in moores remote from all other duelling 1696 Ib. 156.
The said Duncan entered darnedly to the said walkmylne
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