A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Madly, -lie, adv. Also: (modlie). [ME. madli (14th c.), medliche (a 1225).] In a bewildered or confused, distressed or wretched, or distracted, manner. —?1438 Alex. ii. 9461.
Porrus rais madly as he mycht; The great strake sa had him dycht That he na wist quhether it was nicht or day a1500 Rauf C. 22.
Amang thay myrk montanis sa madlie thay mer a1568 Bann. MS. 226 b/10.
Quhen euerilk wycht in to the nycht takis rest I madlie mvrne and mviv me to & fro c1600 Montg. Suppl. xii. 37.
Ȝit pancing on hir properteis, Maist modlie thair he did amais
