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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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(Wodelie,) Wodlie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. wodeloker (Layamon), wodeliche (c1330), wodly (c1350), OE wódlice.] Madly, wildly, furiously. — 1533 Boece 614b.
The erle of Marche ridding ane … vndantit hors rising behind and befor sa wodlie that all his servandis for fere durst nochtt approch
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