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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doutsumlie, adv. [f. Doutsum,a.] Obscurely, darkly. —1533 Bell. Livy II. 166/4.
Ane Romane knycht … inquirit … quhat maner of man this was that spak sa doutsumlie of the louch Albane
