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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmercieleslie, adv. [Mercyleslie adv. Cf. e.m.E. vnmerciles (1545).] Unmercifully. = Mercyleslie adv., Unmercyfully adv. — 1616 Orkney & Zetl. Sheriff Ct. 66.
The … vnmercieleslie persewing and slaying of David Sandie
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