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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Semandly,) Semenlie, adv. [North. e.m.E. semeinly (Cath. Angl.); Semand ppl. adj.] Suitably, fittingly, appropriately. — a1538 Abell 86b.
The place of prelatioun with out the quhilk the pepill ma nocht be rewlit thotht it be detfullie & semenlie gidit nocht with standing it is wnsemenlie desirit
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