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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mutually, adv. Also: -lie. [e.m.E. (1540).] a. Mutually, reciprocally, one towards or against the other. b. (Arbiters chosen) by the agreement or consent of both parties. c. ? Jointly, in common; ? respectively.a. 1564 Crim. Trials I. ii. 452.
The parties mutually took out lawburrows against each other 1613 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 15 (31 Mar.).
Agnes Murray … and Mariorie Rob dochter in law mutuallie complaining athir vpon the vther 1621 Dumbarton Kirk S. 3. a1633 Hope Major Pract. II. 2.
That two pairties dwelling under ane jurisdictioun may persew mutually befoir their judge ordinarb. 1597 Misc. Spald. C. II. lx.
Friends mutuallie and equallie chosin 1680 Galloway P. 14 Apr.
Mutuallie 1697 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct.) 7 July.c. c 1628 Edinb. B. Rec. VII. 288.
The regents conveynis in the regents chalmer … thair to schew mutuallie quhat thai have sein amis amongst the scolleris 1632 Lithgow Trav. 460.
The gouernours interrogation and my confession being mutually subscribed
