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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1501, 1597
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Melodiously, -lé, adv. [Late ME. melodyous- (Lydgate), e.m.E. melodiously.] — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Prol. 22.
The birdis … Melodiously makand thair kyndlie gleis 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 115.
Becaws the dewill playit nocht so melodiousle and weill as thow crewit
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