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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bas-mynditnes, n. [Bas a. Cf. e.m.E. base-mindednesse (1599).] Baseness of mind. —1599 Maxwell Mem. II. 43 (it had bene a wonderfull bas mynditnes in me).
