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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delicatlie, Delecatly, adv. [ME. (late 14th c.).] Delicately. — a1400 Leg. S. iii. 911.
In ȝouthed … [I was] fosterit delecatly 1562-3 Winȝet II. 17/29.
Lat thame wryte delicatlie and exquisitlie
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