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