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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tichtly, Tightly, adv. [e.m.E. tightly (Shakespeare); Ticht adj.] Properly, soundly. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i 139.
The hare … tichtly, and richtly, His awn cours he did keipe 1635 Dickson Wr. 13.
He had learned God's attributes so tightly, as from them he could dispute his matter accurately
