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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doucelie, adv. [f. Douce,a. Sweetly, pleasantly. —c1590 J. Stewart 37/282.
Quhan till intretment doucelie he began Ib. 160/10.
Vith heawenlie gifts … Distelling doucelie from thy sacred vaine
