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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1686
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Laichly, Laighly, adv. [f. Laich a.: cf. ME. loᵹly (14th c.) and Lawly adv.] In or into a low position, low. — 1686 Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 50.
Full laichly [M. laithly] thus sall ly thy lusty heid; Henr. III. 156/21 (B). As soon as ev'r she look't upon her She laighly baiking made her honour
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