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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eithlie, adv. [f. Eith a. Cf. early ME. æþeliȝ, OE. éaðelíce.] Easily. —1567 Sat. P. vii. 196.
Gif they be socht they may be eithlie found 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 249.
He wes … sa gentill, … that his lyik eithlie culd not heirtofoir be fundin
