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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swippirlie, Swepyrly, adv. [Late ME sweperly(e (?a1400), squyperly (c1420); Swip(p)ir adj.] Swiftly; nimbly. — 1513 Doug. ix ii 34 (Ruddim.).
Turnus … Come to the ciete … Furth fleand swippirlie [Sm. swepyrly] … Before the oist
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