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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swetely,) Sweitlie, adj. [ME and e.m.E. suetli (Cursor M.), suetly (a1310), sweetlye (?a1500), swetely (1530), sweetly (1601); Swet(e adj. Cf. MDu. soetelijc, also OE swótlic.] Sweetly tender or passionate. — c1590 Fowler I 39/57.
Was never suche a sweitlie [It. dolce] flame two lowers breists did burne
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"Swetely adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/swetely_adj>
