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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1552
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Ornatlie, Ornately, adv. [Late ME. (c 1460) and e.m.E.] In ornate style or language. — 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 7.
The poetis auld … Off euerilke mater … So ornatlie … Haith done indyte c1552 Id. Mon. 532.
Syndrie cunnyng clerkis Hes done rehers … Of Adamis fall full ornatly
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