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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Worthelich(e, adj. [ME worþilych, worthyly (both 14th c.), worþiliche (c1350), worthilyche (?a1400).] Noble, worthy. — c1450-2 Howlat 667 (A).
Thai … Than till a wortheliche [B. worthelich] wane went thai thair way; Past till a palace of pryce plesand allane
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"Worthelich adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/wortheliche>
