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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perfunctoriouslie, adv. [e.m.E. (1652).] Perfunctorily. —1610 Calderwood VII. 121.
Thus were the brethren perfunctoriouslie and for the fashion tryed 1651 Inverness Presb. 227.
The holie ordinance of God nov … sleigtlie and perfunctoriouslie made wse of by others
