adv. Obs. [f. CAITIFF a. + -LY2.] Like a caitiff: a. Wretchedly, miserably. b. Vilely, basely, despicably, badly.

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1393.  Langl., P. Pl., C. IV. 242. Caytiflyche þow, conscience consailedist þe kyng.

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c. 1425.  Wyntoun, Cron., II. viii. 106. Lyve as Lowndreris cayttevely.

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1513.  Douglas, Æneis, IX. xiii. 22. Thynke ȝe na lak and schame … thus catyfly to fle?

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