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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1645
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Commodiouslie, adv. Also: -youslie, -ioslie. [ME. (c 1440).] Conveniently; suitably. 1533 Boece iv. xii. 145.
The power mycht nocht ische commodioslie 1562-3 Winȝet II. 72/20.
That it may be mair commodiouslie done 1570 Reg. Morton I. 54.
Howsone ȝe may commodyouslie ressaue it 1584 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 346.
To caus … hing the bell thairof commodiouslie 1627 Orkney Rentals iii. 50.
The kirk is situat commodiouslie enewche 1645 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 88.
Becaus the meill can not be commodiouslie gottine
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