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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hangedly, -like, adv. In the manner of one about to be hanged, reluctantly. —1638 Henderson Serm. 311.
But when we go to the. .worship of God, we do it hangedly, we are drawn to it ?1661-5 M. Bruce Soul-Confirmation (1709) 6.
When we go about duty, we go about it so hangedlike, we disgrace ourselves and the duty both
