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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Helply, -lie, adj. [ME. helpely, helply (c 1350), helplich (a 1300),] = Helplik(eadj. c1490 Porteous Noblenes 183/4 (Asl.).
Sobirnes ... is helplie, of litill applesit, helpe of the wittis [etc.] 1513 Doug. x. Prol. 160.
Only thé, helply Fader, thar is nane other 1528 Douglas Corr. 130.
That ȝe wald hald ȝour helplie handis to our said soverane lord and ws 1533 Bell. Livy I. 49/15.
The favoure of goddis apperit to thame sa … helplie in all thare besines 1563 Reg. Privy C. I. 250.
Peceable persones, quha of reuthfull compassion was helplie unto thame 1584 Knox III. 439.
How mercyfull, helply, and propiciant He hath bene to the Fathers c1610 Melville Mem. 316.
Your hynes … assistance mon be mair … helply for his aduancement