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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lufand-, Luffandly, adv. [Cf. Luvandly and Lufinglie.] Lovingly, kindly. —14.. Acts I. 359/1.
Throu the assent of the burges of Edinburgh lufandly becwmen that we haf requerit the quhilk till ws thar leteris has send … and ansueris that [etc.] 1551 Hamilton Cat. 210.
Christ Jesus … quhilk sa luffandly hes gevin to us his awin self in this present warld
