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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Luving-,) Lovinglie, adv. Also: lovenglie. [e.m.E. and late ME. louyngly (Trevisa): cf. Luvandly and Lufinglie.] In loving or affectionate manner. —c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 53.
The quhilk … Dois nocht imbrace his wourd most louynglie With feruent mynd and hart most constantlie 1596 Dalr. II. 120/24.
The morne tha proceid til Edinburgh, the King with the Quene louenglie
