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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hevinliche, a. [ad. ME. hevenlich. OE. heofonlic. Cf. Hevinlyk.] = Hevinly a. —c1450-2 Howlat 431.
The colour of asure, ane hevinliche [B. hevinly] hewe