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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Transitivelie, adv. [e.m.E. transityvely (1571). Cf. Transitiv(e n.] In a transitive construction, as a transitive taking a direct object. —1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 31b.
Quhen this vord … is tane transitiuelie, it signifies … consecrating