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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prolix(t)lie, -lixitly, adv. [e.m.E. prolixly (a 1591). Cf. Prolixt adj.] At great length; copiously; verbosely. —1563 Davidson Answer (W.S.) 189.
Heir prolixitly to rehears war superfluous 1582 Colville Lett. 10.
I vald writt mair prolixtlie a1605 Montg. Flyt. 683 (T).
Thy peild perambillis als prolixtlie [H. our prolixlie] lastis
