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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lernit-,) Lernedlie, Leirnit-, Learnitlie, adv. Also: lernadly, learnitly. [e.m.E. learned-, lernedlie (1549).] In a learned manner. — 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 32.
Sic thingis as bringis furthe all contagione maist learnitly prescryuit c1590 Fowler II. 45/12.
As leirnitlie prouis Hierome vpoun the first to Titus Ib. /30.
Learnitlie refuted 1622-6 Bisset II. 265/36.
He hes sa lernedlie and scholesticlie handled the mater, bot werray schortlie 1682 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. II. 26.
Wher the B. of Edenbruch preatched vere lernadly