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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lik-,) Lyklyly, adv. [Likly a. 1.] Seemingly, to all appearances. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 3463.
This King Edward lyklyly Hys pryncehad chawngyd in tyrandry