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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unesily,) Uneselie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. vn-esiliche (Piers Plowman), vnesely (a1425); Esily adv.] Only with difficulty or discomfort. — 1535 Stewart 36478.
Rycht lang he la in [that] infirmitie … Vneselie thocht [that] he mycht ryde or go … Than vp he rais rycht fraklie on his feit
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