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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Lestely, adv. [f. lesté Lesty a. or Lest n. or v.1] Everlastingly, for ever. — a1400 Legends of the Saints ii. 187.
Nero, wit thu That schorte tyme I sall tholl now, Bot lestely I sall luf sine With my lord Jhesu withowtyn fyne [L. Sed vivam æternaliter domino Jesu Christo]
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