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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Utterly,) Utterlie, adj.1 [17th c. Eng. outerly (a1642); Ut(t)er adj. 1.] Of a wind: Blowing outwards, offshore. —1611 Crim. Trials III 131.
Left his corps thair, to be cairied to the mayne sea be ane vtterlie wind 1611 Crim. Trials III 165.
Thay wer forced … to draw him in the sea, alsfar as they durst wade, hoping that ane vtterlie wind sould carie his deid corps to the coast of Ireland
