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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scolasticlie, Scholasticklie, Scholesticlie, adv. [Cf. e.m.E. scolastycallye (1559); f. Scolastik,adj.] a. After the formal methods of the Schoolmen. b. In a manner befitting a learned scholar. —a. 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. in 1573-1600 Cath. Tr. (STS) 89/7.
Quhilk thaj labour to proue verie scolasticlie 1597 James VI Dæmonol. (STS) To the Reader.
To speak scholasticklie … I reason vpon genus leauing species and differentia to be comprehended therein —b. 1622-6 Bisset II 265/36.
He hes sa lernedlie and scholesticlie handled the mater, bot werray schortlie
