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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stouthfullie, adv. [Stouthfull adj.] In the manner of thieving, thievingly. —1601 Crim. Trials II 341.
Furth of the quhilk ye tressonablie (and) thifteouslie stall, concelit, ressett, stouthfullie reft and away-tuik the haill evidentis being thairin 1658 Hawick Arch. Soc. (1912) 11.
John Hardie … being accusit … for taking stouthfullie … ane boull of beir
