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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nicelie, Neicely, adv. [ME. (c 1330) nice-, nyce-, nysely etc.] Daintily; delicately, intricately, precisely. —1580 Hume Promine 77.
Nicelie enamaling mony mirthfull meid 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 174.
A stone so neicely set upon its kernels
