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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prosperlie, -irly, adv. [Prosper adj.] Favourably; successfully; without mishap. —1533 Boece 233 b.
That he and his armye war prosperlie arrivit Ib. 463.
Na thing to Makbeth prospirly succedit eftir he had apoun Banquho committit the tresoun
