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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pitefully,) Piti-, Pitiefullie, adv. [e.m.E. and ME. pytyffuly (Manning), pyttyfully (c 1420), also petifullie (c 1440), mercifully, wretchedly, also contemptibly (1613). Cf. Pietifullie adv.] In a way that deserves pity; pitiably. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 1407 (Ch.).
[She] can get na ludging, Bot pitifullie flemit from place to place 1596 Dalr. II. 64/26.
Erle Douglas … pitifullie cryes mercie 1629 Justiciary Cases I. 130.
Scho be hir witchcraft … did … pitiefullie damnifie thame in thair persones and guidis
