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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alhalely, Alhaillelie, adv. Also: alhaly, alhaillalie. [From Alhale,a. and adv. Cf. ME. alholly (c 1440), e.m.E. allwholly (1597).] Completely, entirely. 1375 Barb. xx. 572.
His men … Gert seth hym, swa that mycht be tane The flesche all haly fra the bane 1490 Irland Mir. I. 9/20.
Fra tyme that wisdome falȝeit in the prince that was alhaly gevin to fleschly lust and plesaunce 1513 Doug. v. xi. 28.
Al togiddir gan to weip … with a voce sayand al halely: Allace! 1535 Stewart 14593.
The Britis thocht … Alhaillelie agane him to rebell Ib. 55200.
The Scottis lordis … Alhaillalie disassentit thairtill c1420 Wynt. Cron. (W) iii. 587.
A gret menȝe … slew of Scotland Albanacht, And banyst his men al halely
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