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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Squarely,) Sqarlie, Squairlie, adv. [e.m.E. squarely (1557); Squar(e adj. 10a.] Directly, honestly, straightforwardly. —1564 Lett. Moray and Lethington to Cecil in Tytler Hist. (1864) III 185/1.]
[Yet to speak squarely our opinion we think you could in fewer lines have comprehended matter more to our contentation 1591–2 Burntisland B. Ct. 4 Feb.
The said Dauid Stox sqarlie deneyit the said clame to be off weritie 1639 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 259.
Now, if ye shall goe on squairlie to approve all the reportes
