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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misticallie, adv. [e.m.E. mystycally (1517), mistycallye (a 1536), misticallye (1552).] In a mystic or symbolical manner or sense. —1551 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 25.
Becaus ane place of the scripture hes a mistik sense, thairfore the vther aucht to be tane misticallie
