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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sivilie, Sivelie, adv. [Varr. of Civily adv.] a. By, or in accordance with, the civil law or authorities. = Civily adv. b. In a decent, polite or honourable fashion. —a. 1668 Forbes Baron Ct. 274.
That the said … Jameson … his nighbores … sall … comprys thair cornes sivilie —b. 1681 Dumfr. & Galloway Soc. 3 Ser. XXXVIII 163.
He is treuly a very honest young man, and one whom I hope will cairie himselfe sivelie
