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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Wrangfully, adv. [ME and e.m.E. wrongfully (Chaucer).] Erroneously. — c1590 Fowler II 54/34.
Chrisost messe is attributed wrangfully vnto him for amangs the sancts their mentioned, Chrisosto[m] is countit him selfe quha expreslie … reiects the inuocation of sancts
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