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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1570-1588
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Franklie, Francklie, adv. [e.m.E. (c 1540).] Readily, frankly. — 1570 Leslie 204.
Thay … tuik francklie and frelie upoun hand, that thay sould [etc.] 1588 King Catechism 174.
The mair sinceirlie, glaidlie, and franklie that thay are done
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