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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Richtfully, adv. [ME and e.m.E. rihtuolliche (1297), -fulliche (c1330), rightfully (c1400); Richtful(l adj.] Justly; legitimately; equitably. —1518 9th Rep. Hist. MSS App. ii 191.
I … schall not … giue any benefices richtfully apperteynnyng to the gifte of the said quene
