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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1539-1586
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Drerelie, adv. [ME. dreryly, -ili, OE. drēoriȝlíce.] Drearily, dismally. — a1540 Freiris Berwik 562.
Full drerelie vpoun his feit he stude a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS lxxx. 3.
He sichit and said richt drerelie, Ewill is the wyff that I haue tane
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