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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Raddily,) -elé, adv. Also: radely, radilie. [Sc. var. of Reddily adv.] Readily, promptly.
a. Without delay; quickly; without difficulty. b. Willingly; cheerfully.a. c1460 Thewis Wysmen 450.
All wrangvys caus radely Thai wyll manteme 1522 Prestwick B. Rec. 50.
That al the induellaris … be raddele bodyn vythin aucht dais 1596 Dalr. II 13/5.
Jnglismen are sik peple that radilie thay brek the band quhilk thay sie nocht to thair vtilitie 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 71/9.
That ye maye the radilier uith uisdome and iustice gouuerne youre subiectis —b. c1460 Thewis Wysmen 93.
He heris consaill radely c1460 Wisd. Sol. (S.T.S.) 335.
To pronunce his wordis in his ire … garis a man exced radely
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