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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1595
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(Dere-,) Deirnes, n. [e.m.E. dear(e,)ness, ME. derenes (c 1320).] Affection, fondness. —1595 Duncan Appendix.
Charitas, dilectio, luif, deirnes