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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Idandlie, Idant-, Idently, adv. Also: ydan-, ident-, ydenlie, yd-, aydinglie. Assiduously, diligently; persistently, continuously, constantly.(a) 1529 Stirling B. Rec. I. 35.
And sa till contynew idandlie at his werk all yeris and dayis ?1438 Alex. i. 2598.
To nureis gude men and worthy Men sould thame preis ay idantly 1596 Dalr. II. 36/12.
To wayt ydanlie vpon the Kingis body(b) a1568 Bann. MS. 212 b/53.
Thow suld thé set to serwe him [sc. God] idently 1567 G. Ball. 26.
How saull and body ar at weir … With cruell battell identlie 1573 Sat. P. xl. 229.
Quha preissis vprichtlie To serue the Lord mon … thame prepair for troublis identlie 1596 Dalr. I. 111/8.
Throuch thair prayeris, quhilkes ydenly with al diligence thay sched for thair cuntrey(c) 1607 Lett. Eccles. Affairs I. 113.
For the … prosperitie quhairof … we sall aydinglie craue … at the handis of our God 1583 Calderwood III. 704.
He hath an idolatrous preest ydinglie with him