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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malleruslie, adv. [Mal(l)ewrus a.] Unfortunately, unhappily, tragically. —1618 Sc. Brigade in Holland (S.H.S. i. 32) I. 290.
I nether menit the father who is hurt nor the sone who is deid any harme tho it be most malleruslie fallin otherwayis Ib. 291.
