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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lathly, v. [f. Lathly,a.: cf. ME. lodlichen to disfigure.] tr. To look upon as loathly; to loathe. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 381 (Ch. & M.).
I him forleit as a lad & lathlyit [M. laithit] him mekle
