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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wretchly,) Wrechly, Wrachelie, adv. [ME wrecceliȝ (Orm), wrecheli (1340-70).] = Wre(t)chitly adv. b. — a1400 Leg. S. xxiii 161.
Sa that thai Suld … for hungyre de wrechly c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 208/21 (M) (see Wre(t)chitly adv.b).
Wrachelie
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