adv. Obs. In 4 -liche. [f. prec. + -LY2.] Hastily, pressingly, eagerly.

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1393.  Langl., P. Pl., C. XVII. 56. Batauntliche, as beggers don · and boldeliche he craueþ.

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[1677.  Coles, Batauntly, boldly. Obs. (Hence in Kersey, Bailey, etc.)

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a. 1768.  Chatterton, Ælla, 826. Yette woulde I battentlie assuage mie fyre.]

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