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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1604
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Tymelye, Timelie, adj. [ME and e.m.E. timeliche (c1200), tymeli (Wyclif), tymely (c1400), timely (a1541).] a. In good time, early. b. Pertaining to this world (as opposed to eternity). —a. 1590 Warrender P. (SHS) II 140.
That delay may breade a let, and geve ws tymelye wairning —b. 1604 Paisley B. Rec. 269.
Gif it happin onie persone … to be apprehendit … drinkand, vagand, or doand ony timelie turns upon the Sabboth
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