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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1540
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Courtasly, -aisly, adv. Also: -aslie. [Cf. Courtas,a. and Curtasly.] Courteously. 1456 Hay I. 137/13.
He may … ask his wagis courtaisly to sustene his estate 1456 Ib. 159/15.
[Let him] tak it sa gentily … and sa courtasly a1500 Buke of the Sevyne Sagis 189.
Full courtasly inclynit he thare a1500 Doug. King Hart 437.
He rappit at the ȝet, but courtaslie (c1530-40 Stewart) Maitl. F. cxxviii. 15.
Rycht courtaslie than ansuerit me the brycht
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