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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1678
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(Ȝenstly,) Yenstly, adv. (? Var. of Ernistly adv.) — 1678 Dunlop P. III 43.
I wold yenstly desyer you to com hom I cannot think that the Lord cals you to medl with a planttion
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