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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wildly,) Wyldlie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. wildely (Chaucer), wyldely (a1548), wildly (1561).] Unrestrainedly, without control.a1578 Pitsc. I 67/31.
The bischope randerit his spreit … and schew out his toung maist wyldlie as he had bene hangit wpoun ane gallous
