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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Scornandly, adv. [Scornand ppl. adj. and -ly.] Mockingly, scornfully. = Scornfully adv. — 1460 Hay Alex. 4287.
King Dare … send till him ane message haistalie With certane barnis playokis scornandly That was to say a gol[f]-staff and ane ball [etc.]
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