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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-farandly, adv. [e.m.E. ill-faringly (1589). Cf. e.m.E. ill-faring. ME. ille-farande a. (a 1400).] Faring badly, in poor condition. —a1500 Seven S. 1569.
He … left hir lyand in the stra All-mast lyffles ill farandly
