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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Norther-,) Northirlie, a. [e.m.E. northerly(e (1551): cf. Northerlie,adv.] Northern, situated towards the north. —1596 Dalr. I. 66/8.
Vthiris mair northirlie nocht ȝit haue bene inhabited
