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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Animositie, n. [e.m.E. animositie (1589), ME. (rare) animosité] High spirit, courage. —a1578 Pitsc. (1814) I. p. xxiv.
Thair tounes … ar vnwalled, which is to be ascryved to thair animositie and hardiness
