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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Angellike, a. and adv. Also: -lyk(e, angil(l)-lyke. [ME. aungel-lyke, e.m.E. angell-like: see the note to Angelic a.] a. adj. Like (that of) an angel; angelic. b. adv. After the manner of an angel.a. 15.. Clar. i. 35 (him to behold, so angillyke of hew). c1552 Lynd. Mon. 306 (his habitt angellyke of hew). 1585 James VI Ess. 25 (her porte was angellike).b. c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 10 (full angellike thir birdis sang). 15.. Clar. ii. 1881 (sang full angill lyke and cleir).
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