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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tumely,) Toomely, adv. [Late north. ME tom(b)ly (both Destr. Troy); Tum(e adj.] Vainly, to no purpose. — 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. v.
Rather to teach … what the Kirk should doe nor toomely to talke what hes beene done
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