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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hangedly, -like, adv. In the manner of one about to be hanged, reluctantly. — 1638 Henderson Serm. 311.
But when we go to the. .worship of God, we do it hangedly, we are drawn to it ?1661-5 M. Bruce Soul-Confirmation (1709) 6.
When we go about duty, we go about it so hangedlike, we disgrace ourselves and the duty both
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