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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Respectfully, adv. [e.m.E. = in a respectful manner (a1586).] In a respectable manner, respectably. Cf. Respectful(l adj. b. — c1705 Nimmo Narr. 1.
John Nimmo … had three sones … all respectfully maried neer that place
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