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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pese-,) Peacelye, adv. [Late ME. (north.) peasely (1441–2 Coldingham Priory 130).] Peacefully, in tranquillity. — c1590 Fowler I. 82/149.
That hevinlie dame that ladie fair did peacelye sit but bruit
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