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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Galȝeardlie, Galȝeartlie, adv. Also: -ȝardlie, -ȝeardlye. [e.m.E. gali-, galyardly (1542).] In a gay or gallant manner. —1537 Lynd. Depl. Magd. 116.
Thow saw … Ilk craftisman … Full galȝeartlie in schort clething of grene c1550 Id. Meldrum 476.
Quhen thay saw him … Loup on his hors sa galȝeardlie
