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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effecteouslie, Effectiouslie, adv. Also: effecteuslie, -ly. [e.m.E. effecteouslye (1543).] = Effectuously adv. (Cf. Affectiously.)(a) 1562 Fam. Rose 237.
We pray yow weray effecteously to be ane gude freind [etc.] 1570 Leslie 146.
He send ane legatt to the King … desiering him most effecteouslie to be most war with these pestiferous errouris 1576 Fam. Rose 267.
I vill burding yow effecteusly to lat me heiff ane halche [etc.] 1595 Conv. Burghs I. 460.
The … commissioneris requeistis effecteouslie the prouest and bailleis … to trauell with the Kingis Magiste … in favouris of the said burgh 1602 Stirlings of Keir 480.
I will effecteouslie requyst ȝou to meit me on Setterday(b) 1569 Fam. Rose 250.
We maist effectiouslie desyris yow that [etc.] a1578 Pitsc. I. 389/18.
Thair come ane to him … desyrand effectiouslie to speik with his grace 1608 Highland P. III. 114.
I most effectiouslie beseik ȝour heichnes … to appoynt sum wther of younger aige
