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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1467
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(Sikerwis,) Sikkerwis, adv. [Nonce-formation, f. Siker adv. and Wise n.] Securely; bindingly. = Siker adv. 21. — 1467 Reg. Panmure II 242.
Als fre and sikkerwis as he or his predecessours war infeft in ony tym bigane
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