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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incertanelie, Incerteanlie, adv. [e.m.E. incertaynly (1530).] Uncertainly, dubiously, without definite assurance, commitment or settlement. — 1573 Bann. Memor. 294.
Thei in the castle durst not vndertake directlie to promeis, bot incertanlie spake thei wald do what thei could
1585 Acts III. 418/1.
Nawayis willing that he be … incertanelie depend quhill the deceis of the said bischop
1600-1610 Melvill 334.
The leivings of the said ministers left incerteanlie to be sought from yeir to yeir at his hienes' checquer

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