A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inly, adv. [ME. inly, -liche (c 1290). OE. in(n)líce.] Inwardly, in the heart or inmost nature. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1227.
Quha may his danger endure … , That led men in langour ay lestand inly a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 741.
The proces is sa inly penetratif Of all synnaris in to that stait extreme Ib. 1353.
This forsaid actioun inly sa ernistfull With pen of stele in to thi hert enprent
