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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1552
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Afferitly, adv. [From afferit Aferd(e.] In a frightened manner; in fear. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 1452.
Byrdis, with mony pietuous pew, Afferitlye in the air thay flew c1552 Ib. 3130.
Quhen thay saw that sycht, Afferitlye thay tuke the flycht
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