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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blaknes, n. [ME. blaknes, blacnesse, etc. (14th c.).] Blackness. —1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 146.
The Moris [= Moor's] blaknes 1596 Dalr. II. 466/18.
The darknes and blaknes of sik vice
