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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Listfully, adv. [? f. List n.3: cf. Listly.] ? Skilfully, cleverly, craftily. —c1420 Wynt. vi. Prol. 24 (W).
Quha argwis agane this wilfully, Lat him be ansuerit listfully [MS. liftfully; R., C. lychtly]
