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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Simpliciterlie, Simplecettirlé, adv. [L. simpliciter.] a. = Simpliciter adv. 1 a (2). b. = Simpliciter adv. 3 or Simpilly adv. 8. —a. 1589 Orkney & Shetl. Rec. I 93.
He rennownsis and simplecettirle ourgeveis be way of inthirchange and excambeoun all and haill the landis [etc.] —b. 1581 Boyd Fam. P. No. 64 (9 May).
[He] instantlie purelie and simpliciterlie be stalf and bastoun as the maner is resignes and ouergeifis all and haill the said threttene schilling four penny worth land
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