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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slichtly,) Slichtlie, adv.2 [Slicht adj.2] Cunningly. —1571 Sat. P. xxv 55.
Thair studie thai employ That slichtlie vnrichtlie They may this realme enjoy
