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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mach-,) Matchly, a. [In the dial. of east Anglia (c 1680–); also e.m.E. (once) matchlyke (1582).] Well-matched, suiting one another. —1679 J. Somerville Mem. II. 461.
A matchlyer pair was not seen within the walles of that Kirk this last century, nor a greater wedding
