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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lowly, Loulie, adv. [e.m.E., in place of Lawly adv.] Humbly, reverently; (to bow) low or submissively. —c1590 J. Stewart II. 207. § 31.
Than nixt the fair Humilitie … Quha loulie stuid at strict and narrow vay a1605 Montg. Son. xxxii. 3.
I love the lillie as the first of flours … To vhome the laive ay lowly louts
