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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Suredly,) Suiredlye, adv. [e.m.E. suredly (1630); cf. Assuritly adv.] Without danger, safely. — c1590 Fowler II 98/36.
The Venetians … vertououslye, suiredlye [Ital. securamente], and gloriouslie have maid weirs with gud success by there auen natural and proper citisens
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