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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Likandly, Lykandly, -lie, adv. [Late north. ME. lykandly (15th c.), midl. and south. likyngly, -liche (14th c.).] Agreeably, acceptably, pleasurably. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 2293.
To be rewengyd lykandly [v.rr. likandly] 1513 Doug. viii. vi. 31.
Sa lykandly, in paix and liberte, At eys his common pepill governyt he
