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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Audacit(i)e, n. [ME. and e.m.E. audacité, e.m.E. -itie, -ity.] —1533 Bell. Livy II. 170/27 (to revenge his fuliche audacite). a1570-86 Maitland M. Fol. xvii. 18 (quha gaif that prince sa grit audacite to seige that toun?).
