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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Indelayedlie, adv. Also: *Indilayedlie. [e.m.E. (1535). Cf. *Indila(i)tlie.] Without delay, immediately. —1579 Acts (1597) ii. 31.
Presentlie & indelaiedlie vpon their apprehension or conviction 1600 Crim. Trials II. 211.
Very miscontent that indelayedlie he raide not to Saint Johnstoun 1600 Elphinstone Chart. 140.
To … desire you to begin thairto indelayedlie
