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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lovably, -billy, adv. [Lovabil(l a.] In a praiseworthy manner, laudably, honourably. — 1456 Hay I. 217/26.
It war unworthy that thai suld be lordis that has ay misgovernyt, and thai that had ever wele and lovably governyt war subjectis c1500 Fyve Bestes 122.
To haf ane querell gud Quhat corage in a mannis hart it bringis, The fame of it how lovably it ryngis 1522 Acts XII. 40/1.
[Not to] deprive him of his office of governoure to the quhilk he is chosin be ws all and sa lovabilly hes [exercit] the samyn
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