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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gelly, adv. [f. Gellya. or var. of Gayly adv.] Fairly, pretty (well). —1692–3 Presb. Eloq. (ed. 2) 96.
It's true, good Lord, you have done gelly well for Scotland now at last
