A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frequently, -lie, adv. [e.m.E. (1531).]
1. Often, repeatedly.1562-3 Winȝet II. 20/15.
Quhatsumeuir … all togidder … he sall knaw planelie, frequentlie, perseuerantlie to hef haldin
2. In large or considerable numbers.1600-1610 Melvill 136.
That Assemblie was frequentlie keipit be the nobilitie 1640 Kirkcaldy Presb. 159.
Being frequentlie conveued, the bailies and elders of the said burgh resaved Mr Andro verie willinglie 1657 Lamont Diary 101.
The Assembly mett againe, bot because they were not frequently conueined, they dissolued within ane houre or two
