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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Herely, Heirly, a. and adv. [? OE. hérlic noble, or f. Here n.1] Stately, splendid(ly). —c1450-2 Howlat 411.
Part of the feld Was siluer set with ane hert heirly & hie Ib. 847.
All thus thir hathillis in hall heirly remanit Ib. 898.
Thus was the howlat in herde herely at hicht
