A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Sternly, adv. [ME and e.m.E. sturneliche (Layamon), sternly (1377), OE stiernlice; Stern(e adj.] Boldly. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 559.
Wondir sternly thai steir on thair stent stedis a1500 Golagros and Gawane 588.
Ane sterand steid, that sternly will stert
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