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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1567
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Mercyfully, -ie, Marcifullie, adv. [ME. (a 1340) and e.m.E. mercy-, mercifully.] Mercifully. —(a) 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 159/7.
That transgressours suld be puneist mercyfully 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis ii.
Christ … hecht to heir vs mercyfullie —(b) 1533 Gau 4/30.
Our Lord Jhesus Christ … wil marcifullie forgif ws thaime
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