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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1624-1652
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Respectively, -eiv(e)lie, adv. [e.m.E. respectiuely (1556), in this sense (1626).] Respectively; individually. = Respectivé adv. — 1624 Misc. Maitl. C. III 502.
And peyit vnto thame seuerallie and respecteivelie … at the aige of ane and tuentie yeiris 1624 Ib.
Respecteivlie 1652 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III 74.
And all uther the afoirsaid officiars … to be chossin als afoirsaid respectively
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