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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Roumly,) Rowmly, adv. [Cf. obs. ME roum-like (a1300), OE rúmlíce; Roum adj.] Liberally; in abundance. — c1420 Wynt. ix 1136.
Till lordis rowmly he landis gave
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