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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frend-, Freindlyk, a. and adv. Also: friendlike. [e.m.E. frindlyke adj. (1559).] Friendly; in a friendly manner. — c1420 Ratis R. 278.
With-outin thaim I can nocht see, How grace suld frendlyk be to thé c1500-c1512 Dunb. li. 13.
Quhen that I speik till him freindlyk, He barkis lyk ane midding tyk 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 25.
Quhome could thai place in it mair friendlike to hir?
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