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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Strangelie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. straungely (Chaucer), strangely (1533); Strang(e adj.] In a strange or peculiar manner; oddly, curiously. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 9476.
Becaus on him sa strangelie come the cace, Kindnes causit me to put him in my place
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