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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Villanly, adv. [ME and e.m.E. vilanliche (c1330).] = Villanously adv. —c1420 Wynt. v 1690 (L) (see Villanously adv.).
Villanly 1494 Deidis of Armorie 38.
Quha beris him without creste betaknys that he has bene discomfit in battell and has tynt his hieume villanly
