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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swerely,) Swerlye, Suearlie, adv. [Swer(e adj.] Reluctantly, unwillingly. — c1490 Porteous Noblenes 177/28 (A).
Thai persewe this lady Worthines richt swerlye and with gret schame … that takis & revis the gudis and substance of pure commonis 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 167/505.
Soldatis, suearlie keiping home into the house do holde Of libbit sonne … thaire garnisoun full colde
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