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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Benevolentlie, adv. [e.m.E. (1532).] Voluntarily. — 1572 Peebles B. Rec. 352.
Quhat thai … will gif benevolentle to ane qualifiit scoilmaister
1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 264.
Ane of thame … past to the wall heid, benevolentlie to haue randerit the said place

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