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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyely, adv. [ME. hyely (15th c.).] Highly; greatly, much; loudly. —?1438 Alex. ii. 4416.
He … hyely can to Porrus cry 1456 Hay I. 299/6.
I suld nocht our hyely exhort … princis to do justice bot erar to merci and grace
