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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ventourouslie,) Ventoriouslie, adv. [e.m.E. venturously (a1533), venterously (c1555).] Boldly, rashly. — 1640 Baillie I 257.
Two of our horse-troupes were commanded to charge them; which they did so ventoriouslie, that they were like to be beaten, had not our generall come up with six troupes for their secourse
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