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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frayitlie, Fraitlye, adv. [f. Frayit,ppl. a.] In alarm or fear. —15.. Clar. iii. 926.
With trubillit spreit and frayitlie scho sleipit 1560 Rolland Seven S. 6632.
With ane loud voice scho cryit frayitlie c1475 Wall. (1570) iv. 244.
Frayitlie thay rais, that was within thai waynis
