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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superabundantlie, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. superhabundantely (1432-50), -aboundantly (1593); Superaboundand ppl. adj.] To an excessive degree; over and above what is usual or desirable. —1599 Glasgow Weavers 49.
Quhen it sall fall furthe that work be tane in be ony brother of craft superabundantlie, that is, mair nor he is abill to work and outred in dewe seasoun
