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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anefaldly, adv. Also: anefoldly. [f. Anefald a. Cf. Afaldly adv. and early ME. anfaldliche, WS. ánfealdlíce.] Without duplicity; sincerely, honestly. 1529 Sutherland Chart. 93.
I … sall tak thairis part anefaldly in all placis 1587 Grant Chart. 166.
Anefauldlie, lelelie and trewlie to serue … the said Iohne Grant 1597 Ib. 193.
Trewly and anefoldly
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