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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Strenȝeably,) Straynably, adv. [e.m.E. straynably (1511), strainably (1581); Strenȝeabill adj.2] Stringently, severely. — 1585 Misc. Maitl. C. IV 127.
The Queen's Majesty doth look that the king shall deal somewhat straynably with Fernyhirst unles he can produce the offender
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