A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(Luvar-,) Luverly, adv. [Cf. Luvarly a.] In the manner of a lover. — a1500 Lufaris Complaynt. 115.
To sla thine awin . .That will on nawise fro thé fle Bot luuerly thy grace persewe
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