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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lawly, v. Also: lawlé, lauly. [Lawly a.: e.m.E. lowlie (1577–87, 1583).] a. tr. To humble. b. reflex. To condescend. —a. 1456 Hay II. 61/24.
Quhen ony knycht has his hert failit, and his curage lawlyit a1568 Doug.) Bann. MS. 10 b/104. (
O Lord, … That lawleit sa far thy maiestie & hicht [etc.]b. 1526 Douglas Corr. 115.
Ȝoure grace that has laulyit ȝoure self to gif me sa substancius counsale 1535 Stewart 15951.
God Almycht Hes lawleit him so far to schaw the rycht Of this tirrane 1543 Douglas Corr. 151.
It hath pleasit his hieghnes … to … lawlye hyme self so farre as to accept our sone
