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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Homely, Homlie, a. [e.m.E. homely.] = Hamely a. 2. —1585 Waus Corr. II. 327.
I am homlie to burding your ll. with rehersing of our troubles c 1653 Douglas Corr. 265.
Thus yow see I am homely with yow
