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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gostly, a. [ME. gostly, -lich; cf. Gastly a.1] Spiritual. —a1500 Lanc. 1415.
With humble hart and gostly bysynes 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 276.
Ciuil and gostlie mynistaris