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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1535
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(Baisitnes,) Basitnes, n. [f. Baisitp.p. and ppl. a.] Dismay. — 1535 Stewart 22880.
To be so blunt throw beistlie basitnes 1535 Ib. 26857.
For basitnes tha durst no langar byde
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