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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1375
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Frontly, -lynys, adv. [f. Front,n.] Towards the front. — 1375 Barb. xvi. 174.
Thai, that … frontly [E. frontlynys] with thar fayis can ficht, Pressit thame formast for till be
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