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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1499-1609, 1663
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(Frend-,) Freynd-, Freindly, -lie, adv. Also: freindlé, frindely, frindlie. [ME. frendly, freindli, early freondliche, OE. fréondlíce.] In a friendly manner. a1400 Legends of the Saints ii. 1032.
To Paule come Petir full freyndly a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 279.
Than spak he freindly 1533 Boece vi. vi. 197 b.
All iniuris suld be freyndlie amendit 1570 Leslie 77.
Becaus he had desyrit his advyse, he wald frindely gif the same 1609 Breadalbane Lett. (Reg. H.) 17 Oct.
I sall rather be willing to sattill freindlie nor be rigour 1663 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 205.
Being willing to settle freindlie … for the said ryot
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