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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fiftly, Fyftlie, adv. Also: fayftelie. [e.m.E. fyfthly (1526).] Fifthly.1545 Douglas Corr. 154.
Fayftelie, the Emperur and the Frenche King ar apoyntit 1587-99 Hume 148/86.
Fiftly, affliction brings forth great patience 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. Pray. 20.
Ȝe sayd fyftlie … I haue thrist
