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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1638
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Mervelly, Merviely, adv. [ME. (c 1330–c 1450), f. Mervaill n.] = Mervaillously. — 1562-92 Wode's Psalter (Tenor) 137.
Maister Gudman … wes meruelly weill lykit of in this congregation 1638 Blairs P. 127.
I heare … that his regiment hes done meruiely
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