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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1409, 1596
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Duly, Dulie, adv. [ME. duly (late 14th c.), duely.] = Dewly adv. — 1409 Exchequer Rolls IV. p. ccx.
Thar it sal be fandit with thair batheris counselis to ger the thing be duly refourmit 1596 Dalr. II. 24/24.
That the genealogie … may be patent … , dulie descending
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