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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vinely,) Wyn(e)ly, adv. [Var. of Finely adv.] Finely, excellently, of a high standard. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxv 39.
Thare a bed wes wynely dicht, Couerit of clathis ful bricht a1400 Leg. S. xliii 179.
Fare cronis & fresch haf we … Of rose and lyle wynly mad c1400 Troy-bk. i 226.
The stretis ware strautht & wynly maid, Richt lufly, bath lang & brad
