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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Sichingly,) Sighinlie, adv. [Late ME syghyngly (1402), e.m.E. syghynly (Caxton), sighingly (1621); Siching ppl. adj.] In a sighing manner; with sighs. — c1590 Fowler I 72/155.
Lowe … sighinlie did plane To sie him self and all his folkis disconfited remane
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