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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prosperouslie, -islie, adv. [e.m.E. prosperously (1503–4), f. Prosper(o)us adj.] Successfully; without mishap. —a1578 Pitsc. I 60/4.
And … he buire sum freindis and chargis prosperislie witht sa great commendatioun of all men 1596 Dalr. II 234/6.
Cheiseng the cost of Normandie, prosperouslie he landis in Deip
