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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tyran(t)lie, Tiranly, Tyrranlie, adv. [e.m.E. tirantly (c1470), tyrantelye (1560).] Tyrannically, harshly. —c1460 Regim. Princ. 227 (Marchm.).
To leif maist tiranly, Doand na resoune to na creature 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 1571.
I saw … How tyranlie he Jowrie all opprest 1533 Boece 208b.
Fethelmak … With ane army … tyrantlie herying the cuntre 15.. Clar. ii 277.
This lady … Full tyrranlie as feindlie coccatrice, Unto the Knicht … answeirit
