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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flatly, adv. [e.m.E. in fig. sense (1562).] a. = Flatlingis. b. Completely. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 5713.
He … layd hym at the erd flatly a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 767.
Than sall our consciens all our trespas explane Our fenȝeit fassoun flatlie to confuse
