Middle English Dictionary Entry
clōslī adv.
Entry Info
| Forms | clōslī adv. Also cloisli. |
| Etymology | Cp. clōs adv. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) So as to enclose; (b) with close attention, carefully, discreetly.
Associated quotations
a
- c1475(c1450) Idley Instr.(Cmb Ee.4.37)2.B.907 : Couere the cloislie and kepe they neste.
b
- (?1463) Paston (Gairdner)4.65 : If it mygth be do closly and suerly.
- c1475(c1450) Idley Instr.(Cmb Ee.4.37)1.455 : Therfore clooslye in couert þy counseil þou wrappe.
- c1475(c1450) Idley Instr.(Cmb Ee.4.37)2.A.1751 : Synne is cloosselie couered and consciens is out of harre.