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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mild-,) Myldly, adv. [ME. mildli (Cursor M.), myldely, mildeliche, etc., OE. mildelíce.] Sweetly, kindly. —1375 Barb. xi. 259.
And thai that thar lord so mekly Saw welcum thame and so myldly, Joyfull thai war
