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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1596
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(Finely,) Fynly, -lie, adv. [ME. fyne-, finely (c 1340), fynliche (c 1320).] Excellently, handsomely. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 13.
Ane citie … Fynly walled with mony tour 1596 Dalr. II. 114/11.
The castle of Norham … , quhilk Bischop Fox … furnist fynlie with men of weir
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