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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1561
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Met(e)-, Meitly, adv. (Cf. ME. (c 1400) and e.m.E. met(e)ly, meet(e)ly, moderately, tolerably; fitly, suitably, and Metly a.) — c1420 Wynt. v. 1352 (W).
Mare chargis on his bak to lay Than he may meitly [v.r. lychtly] beire away 1561 Cal. Sc. P. I. 590.
[I thank you for the advice on our papists which has yet been] metly [well followed]
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