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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1435, 1548
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Lauchly, Lahily, adv. [Cf. Lauchfully adv. and Lawlyk adv.] In accordance with the law; legally. — 1435 Ayr B. Ct. 45.
The said Alan sal restoir. .the ryhtes. .of the twa tenementis of land lahily for franktenement 1548 Banff Ann. I. 23.
The court lauchly affirmitt
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