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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1610
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Incertanelie, Incerteanlie, adv. [e.m.E. incertaynly (1530).] Uncertainly, dubiously, without definite assurance, commitment or settlement. —1573 Bann. Memor. 294.
Thei in the castle durst not vndertake directlie to promeis, bot incertanlie spake thei wald do what thei could 1585 Acts III. 418/1.
Nawayis willing that he be … incertanelie depend quhill the deceis of the said bischop 1600-1610 Melvill 334.
The leivings of the said ministers left incerteanlie to be sought from yeir to yeir at his hienes' checquer
