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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wraithfully,) Wrathfullie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. wraþfulliche (c1330), wrathfulli (1390).] Angrily. —a1500 Sir Eger 1298.
Then waxt she angry … And wrathfullie … to her chamber bowned her to gang