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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inorderlie, -ly, late var. of Inordourly a. and adv. —a. adj. 1584 in Calderwood IV. 42.
Like unto an inorderlie thread runne all together in knotts and knars 1655 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 146.
From the beginning ther electioun was inorderlie 1661 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 168.
His … inorderly cariage towards the magistratsb. adv. 1620 in Calderwood VIII. 439.
Chancelor Setoun said, they could not proceede so inorderlie 1627 Orkney Rentals iii. 82.
If any thing be inorderly done, ye may excuiss it, in respect of the infirmitie of our pastour
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