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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Purpositly, Purpostly, -lie, adv. [f. Purposit,ppl. adj.] For a specific purpose, with the express object, expressly. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 14098.
And throw the ȝate he passit purpositly Ib. 14884.
Sa come the duke enarmit purpostly Ib. 17071.
Thare stude before thame ay a grete battalȝe And purpostlie to kepe the salt was sett
