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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Singulary, -ie, adv. [Singular adj. + -y.] = Singularly adv., in various senses.
1. Individually, by oneself, without assistance from others. = Singularly adv. 1.1491 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. I 256.
That nay chaplane … purches singulary ony seruice that may redounde to the profit of the haill college 1564 Perth B. Ct. 152 (15 Sept.).
To proceid or discus in this actioun becaus he is sittand singularie be him self without ony complicis
b. Solely; only.1490 Irland Mir. II 66/23.
The lord and husband suld luf his lady and spous singulary in all wertu purite and haly mariage 1490 Irland Mir. II 68/13.
Bot Jhesus said to Sanct Petir singulary to schaw the vnite of the kyrk
2. In grammar: In the singular number; so as to denote one only.1531 Vaus (1531) 2 (de participio).
It spekis bot of ane thing singulary
3. Especially; particularly. = Singularly adv. 2.1424 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 14.
We ar all singulary obliste be way of our allegeance 1490 Irland Mir. I 153/14.
Becaus the hie God of maieste chesit singularly this virgin of Israel to his moder c1520-c1535 Nisbet III 322/15.
The scripture lukis singularie vnto the hart 1561 Q. Kennedy Compendious Ressonyng (ed.) 168/31.
For the sacrifice of the halie altare … dois singularie help onto oure absolutioun fra sin
