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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Redely(e, Rydely, adv. [ME and e.m.E. readeliche (Ancr. R.), redeli (Cursor M.), redely. = Redly adv.] Truly, certainly. — c1420 Wynt. ii 499 (see Redly adv.).
Rydely [W. redely] c1515 Asl. MS I 239/8.
He past till Londone incontinent and quharfor men wist nocht redelye bot he was thar … lang tyme
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