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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1581
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Impropirlie, adv. [e.m.E. improperly, improprely.] Improperly. — 1581 Burne Disput. 23 b.
Christ is callit impropirlie ane dur. Thairfoir … thir vordis suld be tane impropirlie
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