a. Obs.–1 In 4 sovly. [Cf. SOWL v.1 and SOLWY a.] Dirty, foul, unclean.
13[?]. E. E. Allit. P., B. 1111. Hov schulde þou com to his kyth bot if þou clene were? Nov ar we sore & synful & sovly vch one.
