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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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(Likely-,) Lykelynes, n. [ME. lykelynesse (15th c.), e.m.E. likelynesse, f. Likely a.] = Liklynes I d. —1456 Hay I. 224/25.
That he aw nocht to be privilegit be the privilege of his sone be lykelynes
