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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Really, -ie, adv.1 [ME and obs. e.m.E. realy (c1350), realliche (1387), f. Reall adj.1 See also Rialy adv.] In a manner befitting a king; splendidly; munificently. The quot. for 1633 may properly belong to Reallyadv.2 = genuinely. — 15.. Clar. ii 1470.
He sent for twelf, abuilȝeit reallie c1475 Wall. (1570) iii 9.
Really a1578 Pitsc. I 45/2.
He was ressaivit witht great ioy and gladnes and bankcatit reallie 1633 Aberd. Council Lett. I 382.
We thank Gud for your ladyship's religious … disposition so reallie expressit in this particular [sc. charity to the poor] and … hes causit delyver the moneyes [etc.]
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