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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1657-1658
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Selfily, adv. [Selfy adj.] In a selfish or self-regarding manner, selfishly. — a1658 Durham Commandments (1675) 64.
Before receiving [Communion] there are many failings: As … unstayedness in our ayming at Communion with God in it, or coming to it more selfily then out of due regard to the glory of God a1658 Durham Subtile Self 30.
Jonah who was selfily … displeased and angry … at the Lords sparing of Nineveh
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