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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impropirlie, adv. [e.m.E. improperly, improprely.] Improperly. —1581 Burne Disput. 23 b.
Christ is callit impropirlie ane dur. Thairfoir … thir vordis suld be tane impropirlie
