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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Horribil(l)y, adv. Also: horriblie, -ablie. [ME. horribely (14th c.). -iblely. e.m.E. horribly.] In a horrible manner. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 551.
The erde tremblede full horribily c1515 Asl. MS. I. 211/18.
The erd … Schuke so horribilly 1513 Doug. ii. iv. 40.
Sa horribilly schowtis he 1567 Acts III. 27/2.
The quhilk day … .Henry … was horriblie murthourit 1622-6 Bisset II. 433/16.
The slayers of King James … quha war richt horrablie tortured
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