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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1500
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Inly, adv. [ME. inly, -liche (c 1290). OE. in(n)líce.] Inwardly, in the heart or inmost nature. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 1227.
Quha may his danger endure … , That led men in langour ay lestand inly a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 741.
The proces is sa inly penetratif Of all synnaris in to that stait extreme a1499 Ib. 1353.
This forsaid actioun inly sa ernistfull With pen of stele in to thi hert enprent
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