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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1586-1610
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Cautelouslie, adv. Also: cautely. [Late ME. cautelously (Caxton).] — 1586 Reg. Privy C. IV. 87.
Cautelouslie thinking to forder that caus 1600-1610 Melvill 520.
Such as haif sua subtilie and cautely drawin your Majestie to exagitat thir thornie questiounes
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