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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Providitlie,) Provyditlie, adv. [Providit ppl. adj.] With prudent foresight; prudently. —1607 Melvill 745.
Being done provyditlie, polliticallie, yea, evin deceitfully
