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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hiely, -lie, adj. Also: hilie. [Var. of Hely adj.] Proud, haughty. —c1420 Wynt. v. 657 (W).
He wes hiely and outragious a1500 Prestis of Peblis 179.
With ane hiely hart 1533 Boece xii. viii. 469 b.
Sic hiely and contumelios tyrannye suld nocht be sufferit 1535 Stewart 41004.
King Malcome … Als hett and hielie ansuer maid agane1551 Hamilton Cat. 51.
Quha ... is hilie or proud of Goddis giftis
