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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1585-1600
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Fourtly, adv. [e.m.E. fourthly (1526).] In the fourth place. — a1586 Maitland Geneal. Setoun 10.
The thrid is be mariage, and fourtly be aventur heretage fall … be his mother 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. Pray. 19.
Fourtlie … ȝe presentit ane maist humble prayer to your æternal Father
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