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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quemely, adv. [ME quemely (Wyclif), cf. MSw. qvämelika, and as queemly and wheemly in various senses in later south. Sc. and north. Eng. dial.] Closely, tightly, neatly. —a1500 Rauf C. 682.
The flure … Cummand fra the cornellis closand quemely [: dantely, suttelly, fry]
