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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contrarelie, Contrair(e)ly, adv. Also: contrair(re)lie. [e.m.E. contrarely (1535), f. Contrar(e,a.] Contrariwise; on the contrary. 1558-66 Knox II. 199.
As, contrairlie, then is vertew of mony despised [etc.] Ib. 379.
Yitt did he utter no part of his displeasur in publict, but contrairrelie schew him self most familiar with the said Johne 1588 King Cat. 3.
To … dispaire in Gode his mercy, as contrairly to thinke to get heauen [etc.] 1611 Mure Misc. P. i. 87.
Now to loue, now contrairely inclyn'd 1623 Craig iv. 33.
Heere comes a puffe of winde, on this side blowes it: There comes another blast, contrarelie throwes it
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