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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1581, 1689
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Liter-, Litterallie, adv. [e.m.E. literalye (1533), litterallie.] a. In the literal sense. b. By letter, in writing. — 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 157.
The letter or scripture literatlie [sic] tane slayis [L. litera occidit] 1689 Cullen Kirk S. 30 June.
It being found that Marjorie Millne was in the parish of Boyndie she was ordained to be summoned litterallie and personalie to compeare & satisfie this discipline
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