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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1610
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Boldenit, Boudenit, ppl. a. Also: boldened, bouldned, bowdned. [f. Boldin v.] Swelled with pride, grief, or other emotion. 1558-66 Knox II. 358.
A verray vennoume to hyr boldened harte 1558-66 Ib. III. 286.
The tyrannye that lurked in their boldened breastes c1590 Fowler I. 72/154.
Rageing sobbs from bouldned breast and lighs c1590 Ib. 116/120.
That poysned spark within thair bowdned hartis 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 54.
The man that … uith a bouddenit brest dois seame to bold 1600-1610 Melvill 707.
My heart is full and boldenit
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