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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1622
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Namelye, a. [Late ME. namely (Prompt. Parv., Cath. Angl.); also in the mod. (19–20th c.) dial. appar. f. Gael. ainmeil famous f. ainm name.] Famed, noted, of high repute. — 1622 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI. 349.
In your maiestis most princly namelye [ed. nainclye] naeme
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