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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Evidently, -lie, adv. [ME. evydently (Chaucer), evidently, f. Evident,a.] Clearly, obviously. — 1488 Liber Melros 618.
It is euidently knawyng … be clar documentis that [etc.] 1513 Doug. vii. xiii. 125.
Mair evidently he covat to proceid Agane his ancyent ennemy 1562-3 Winȝet I. 104/9.
Doctrine … collectit and euidentlie deducit of Scriptuiris 1598 Liber Coll. Glasg. p. lxxv.
Of that applyment the said College … suld ressave evidentlie rwyne
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