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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hartily, adv. Also: -ilie, -alie, -alé, -allye, hairtilie. [Harty a.] In a heartfelt manner; sincerely, heartily. — 1468 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 24.
We commaunde ws hartily to yow 1596 Dalr. I. 265/23.
With Chairles The Magne maist hartilie he was accepted 1625 Acts V. (1817) 166/2.
We greete you all most hairtilie weele 1638 Maxwell Mem. II. 266.
I hartale rest your louing cusin 1641 Ib. 278.
Remember mee hartalie to your wyfe 1641 Soc. Ant. IV. 463.
Mr Andro Cant … thanked the brether hartilie for suppleing his kirk in his absence 1658 Laing MSS. I. 308.
No friend ... shall mor hartallye wishe itt than I