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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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(Pover-,) Pouer-, Powerly, adv. [Pover adj. A. Cf. Pur(e)l.] In the manner of a poor or needy person. = Pur(e)ly 1. — 1375 Barb. vii 536 (E).
I rede … We send a woman, him to spy, That powerly [C. pouerly] arrayit be
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