Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLADSOMELY, adv. Joyously, pleasantly. Also in Eng., but orig. Sc.Lnk. 1844 J. Lemon St Mungo 14:
Nane mair gladsomely Sang hope's sweet sang.Kcb. 1909 Crockett Rose of the Wilderness xix.:
The scents came gladsomely from the heather not yet in bloom.
