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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Lounlie, adv. [Loun n. 1 b.] Knavishly, dishonestly. —c1590 Fowler II. 27/11.
In that point he hes als leudly & lounlie lyit, as in all the rest