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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thraftly, adv. [Early ME þræffiche (once, Layamon, v.r. wroþliche (c1300)); Thraffe adj.] In a surly manner. —a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 171.
The ambassadors past out of Scotland … to London … where they were but thraftly received of the king and council of England
