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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mechanicklie, adv. [f. Mec(h)anic(k,a. and n.] Mechanically, without conscious volition. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 183/59.
Auarice … Quho puttis her hande in euerie thing mechaniklie too uyle
