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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inutilly, -ilie, adv. [late ME. inutylly (1491).] Uselessly. —1602 Colville Parænese 45.
S. Aug[ustine] comparit hereseis vnto … sneddings of the vyne vhilk ly still inutilly in the place vhar thai be sned of 1626 Garden Worthies 97.
Invtilie thow tint no tyme, bot toil'd
