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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Manerlik, adv. [ME. manerly (14th c.), f. Maner n.1] Decently, becomingly, properly. —1375 Barb. iii. 72.
He set ensample thus mydlike, The quhethir he mycht, mar manerlik, Lyknyt hym to Gaudifer de Larys
