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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wechtaly, Weightily, adv. [e.m.E. weyghtelye (1552).] fig.Gravely, seriously. —1579 Acts III 164/1.
It being weill and wechtaly considerit 1600-1610 Melvill 747.
Thais being hollily, weightily, and gravelie propounit
