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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Perillous-,) Peralusly, adv. [ME. perilousliche (Ayenbite), e.m.E. peryll- (Caxton), perillously.] In peril or danger. —1494 Loutfut MS. 136 b.
For be ony personnys thai [heralds] stand peralusly throcht gret prouocationis of the warld & mony peralus passage
