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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Formabily, -billi, adv. [ME. formably (c 1400).] In proper form. — 1412 Buccleuch Mun. II. 22.
That for the mare sekernes this oure confirmacioune be formabilli … selit with oure grete sele 1456 Hay I. 208/21.
Quhilk gif he dois formabily, the king aw to be content
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