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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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Disperatlie, adv. [Var. of Desperatlie. Cf.prec.] Desperately; in desperation. — 1570 Leslie 139.
Ane sempill lyk man … furiouslie and disperatlie struk Sir James Hammiltoun … with ane qhingyear in the wambe
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