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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dout-, Dowtleslie, adv. [ME. dowtelesly (c 1440).] Doubtlessly. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 51/24.
I wes persuadit that it wes the Almychty doutleslie quha … suffers [etc.] 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 261.
And gredie prencis, dowtleslie, Sall nocht faill to end myserablie
