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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caliditie, n. [e.m.E. calidité (1528), -ity(e, F. calidité, med. L. caliditas.] Warmth. —c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 388.
As the day can nocht be without lycht, … The flammyng fyre without calyditie
