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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1491-1599
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Lamentablie, -blely, adv. [Late ME. and e.m.E. lamentably (1470– ), lamentablely (1585).] With lamentation, dolefully; wofully, pitifully. — 1491 Acts Lords of Council 199/2.
Comperit Andro Gray … and ther lamentablely shew how [etc.] 15.. Clariodus i. 473.
Ane pitiouse voice … crying Aleace! Lamentablie, as it ane woman ware
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