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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hugly, -lie, var. of Ugly a. —a1400 Leg. S. ii. 1151.
Than come a schadow full hugly, … & stud hyme by c1475 Wall. v. 207.
Him thocht he saw Faudon that hugly syr 1531 Bell. Boece I. xiv.
Thristy Tantalus With huglie drink, and fude most vennomous
