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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Absolutly, adv. [ME. (c 1374), e.m.E. absolut(e)ly, f. absolute p.p.] Without limitation. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 123/3 (na image to be maid absolutlie). 1581 Burne Disput. 1 b (not absolutlie necessar). 1596 Dalr. I. 112/19 (absolutlie called princes).
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