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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Warschelie,) Warshly, Wershlie, adv. [17th c. Eng. wearishly (1633); Wars(c)h(e adj.] In a manner lacking feeling or warmth. — 1633 W. Struther True Happiness 101.
The scribes spake warshly, as men doing some other businesse; or as boyes in the schoole, rehearsing other mens inventions c1680 W. Row Blair 364.
The Moderator thanked him as slenderly and wershlie as before
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