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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Importunely, adv. [e.m.E. and ME. (c 1425).] Importunately. —1570 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 651/2.
The lard of Loychlewin … with whome albeit I trawailled importunilye [sic] I culd neuir haif resolut ansueris
