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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1863
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MELLY, adj. Variant form of Eng. mellow, genial, good-humoured. Cf. P.L.D. §89.Dmf. 1863 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 226:
Ilk day tae me ye seem mair fair, Blythe, bulky, douce, and melly.
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