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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slimly, adv. [17th c. Eng. slimly (1681); Slim adj.] Speciously. —1672 R. Barclay William Michel Unmasqued 45.
He slimly passes what is contained … alleging [etc.]. … The reader … will … observe his lurking in this particular
