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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1450-1513
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Dewlie, Dewly(e, a. Also: deulie. [f. Dew a.] Due, proper. c1450-2 Howlat 422.
It war tyrefull to tell … All thar deir armis in dewlye desyre a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 133.
Herfor we suld … Beseke Crist Ihesu with deulie devocioun a1499 Ib. 253.
The stait of excellens Quhilk men suld kepe with dewlie deligens 1513 Doug. xiii. viii. 104.
Than athir dyd thar dewly obseruans With breistis blyth and plesand dalyans
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