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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Viciously, -lie, Wiciously, Wyty(o)usly, adv. [ME and e.m.E. uiciouselie (a1325), viciously (Hoccleve).] a. In an immoral or sinful manner. b. Unlawfully, illegally. —a. c1420 Wynt. iii Prol. 21.
Off thame that lyvyd wytyously [C., W. viciously] Carpe we bot lytyll c1420 Wynt. vi 1350.
A byschape … led hys lyff wytyusly [C. wiciously] Cowatows, and incontynent —b. 1561 Reg. Privy C. I 181.
The said Thomas was in mala fide be intrometting with the gudis libellit and knew the samyn to be viciouslie takin
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