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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Successively, Successiv(e)lie, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. successyuely (a1425), successively (a1548); Successive adj.] a. In succession. b. Continuously, uninterruptedly. c. By succession or inheritance. —a. 1591 Reg. Great S. 676/1.
To Hew Scinclar … and [his heirs] … ilk ane efter utheris successivlie without ony divisioune of landis
1630-1651 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 249.
Who, raigning successively and dying chyldles
1703 Rothesay Par. Rec. 176.
Robert McCurdie and Jonet Gealie being both called successivelie compeared [etc.]
b. 1562 Reg. Privy C. I 217.
The said ordoure to be observit be thame in maner foirsaid for tua monethis successivelie ilkane of thame to entir to thair rowmes and monethis
c. 1582 Edinb. Test. XI 34b.
To provide the auld ancient hous of Pollok according to my fatheris latterwill. That is to say linealie & successiuelie to euery bruther as thay ar in age & degre

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