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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Babishly, adv. [e.m.E. babishly (a 1603).] In a babyish fashion. — 1567 Sat. P. v. 37.
Quha babishlie bourdis with his dame, It war weill wairit he gat his quhippis
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