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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prudently, -lie, adv. [e.m.E. and ME prudently (Wyclif), f. Prudent adj.] In a prudent manner; with discretion or practical wisdom; wisely; judiciously. 1456 Hay II 79/21.
That a prince suld spend his gudis wisely ande prudently 15.. Dunb. To London 50.
Thy famous maire … thé rulith prudently 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 781.
To fortyfie the faith thay tuke no feir, Afore prencis precheing full prudentlie a1538 Abell 22a.
Bot prudentlie Wespasioun stuffit it with ane new legion c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 573.
The Inglis capitane … prudentlie did him comfort a1568 Weddirburne Bann. MS 288a/71.
Thairfoir thow sowld richt prudently perpend 1596 Dalr. I 94/24.
Albeit thay regairdet nocht mekle … daintie dishis … prudentlie thay fand out a new diuice and maner of kuiking
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