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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Brathly,) Braithly, adv. [Northern ME. brathely, brathli (c 1300), n. midland brotheli, ON. bráðliga, f. bráð-r Brath a.] With force or violence; strongly. c1475 Wall. iii. 375.
Ane othir braithly on the breyst he bar Ib. iv. 621.
Off the fersest full braithly bair he doun Ib. vii. 439; etc.
The bryme fyr brynt rycht braithly apon loft a1500 Rauf C. 175.
Sa braithlie he beird a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 462.
Thai bend bowis of bras braithly within Ib. 626.
Athir berne braithly bet Ib. 870; etc.
He wes … braithly bledand
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