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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hugely, adv. Also: hugisly, hudg(e)ly. [ME. hugely, -li (c 1380).] To a huge extent or degree. —c1420 Wynt. ii. 496.
Thai ferlyid off this hugely [C. hugisly] 1611-57 Mure II. 93/20.
My iniquitie … is hudgly great
