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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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(Derely,) Deirly, a. [ME. derly, dereli (rare).] Dear, beloved. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 4055.
It is oft sene I say thé, deirly brother, That euerie swik oft tymes beswikis vther
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"Derely adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/derely_adj>
