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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furiouslie, -lye, adv. Also: furius-, furieous-, fowriouslie. [e.m.E. furiousely (1555).] In a furious manner; with fury.15.. Christis Kirk 75 (B).
He forgit it sa fowriouslie, The bow in flenders flew c1552 Lynd. Mon. 114.
Nobyll men, fechtyng full furiouslie Ib. 1789.
Thay thocht him by his mynd, Quhen hesofuriouslie did flyte a1578 Pitsc. I. 75/13.
His men … ruschit sa furieouslie wpon the Inglisch wangaird 1598 Elgin Rec. II. 64.
The said Katherein maist furiouslie miscallit the said Williame
