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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pete(o)us-, Petiously, -lie, -lye, adv. [Peteo(u)s a. Cf. Petuo(u)sly, Pitwisly.] Pitiably. = Petuo(u)sly adv. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 28 b.
And than he … complenis peteously 1531 Bell. Boece (M) II. 312.
Peteouslye 1535 Stewart 669.
His buirlie bodie … Wes pynit than rycht peteouslie and puir a1538 Abell 40 a.
Peteuslie a1578 Pitsc. II. 111/7.
King Edwart was petiouslie put to deid
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