A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Luf(e)ly, adv. [Cf. ME. luueli, -liche, louely, -liche, OE. Luflíce (and Lufely a.).] a. Beautifully, splendidly. b. Lovingly, affectionately, amorously. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 991.
His schire wedis … That lufly lappit war on loft, he gart thame law lout a1500 Seven S. 1044.
Sa lufly with gret corage He lukit maire & sa hartlye Scho lukit dovne sa amorusly That [etc.]
