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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1586
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Best-ly(i)k, a. [Best a.] Of best appearance. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 11/23; 1549 Ib. 24.
Al the fayr ande best lyik ȝong vemen of that cite 1549 Ib. 97/1.
The thrid part of them, of the best lyik men a1586 Maitland Geneal. Setoun 22.
The best lyk aget man that euer I saw
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