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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schamelie, Schamly, Schelmelie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. shameliche (c1200), scheomeliche (Ancr. R.), schomely (14th c.), schamely (Caxton). Cf. also adj. scomeliche (Layamon), schamly (c1350), late OE sc(e)amlic.] Disgracefully, shamefully; in shame or disgrace. —1375 Barb. xiii 308.
Than for to lyve schamly and fley c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii 531.
And the same twa to deid was schamelie schent Ib. i 706. Id. Seven S. 6042.
With the folk scho will be schamelie schent 1582 Cal. Sc. P. VI 147.
Veying ȝour desert so schelmelie regectit
