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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tentelie, -ilie, adv. [ME tentyly (? a1400).] Attentively, heedfully, carefully. — c1590 J. Stewart 22/280.
All the clamor of his vexit braine His lustie ladie tentelie dois heir 1600-1610 Melvill 41.
The ports of Genev wer tentilie keipit 1653 Baillie III 233.
To speak a word tentilie and cautiouslie
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