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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thift(e)ly, Thyft(e)ly, adv. [e.m.E. theftely (Prompt. Parv.), theyftely (1515).] By stealth, clandestinely; in the manner of theft. Cf. Thefely adv. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii 271 (C).
He gyffand thiftely ws till The palladinar as our will c1400 Troy-bk. ii 623 (D).
Bycause the palladinar was Out of the temple tone thyftly [C. thyftely] 1498 Reg. Privy S. I 23/1.
The resset of ix catell thiftly tane fra Thomas Sowtar
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