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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diffiance, -aunce, Diffyans, n. [ME. diffi-, dyffyance (15th c.), var. of defyance, etc.] = Defyance. —1456 Hay I. 164/9.
Nocht brekand gude faith … fra trewis be gevin our, and diffiaunce maid a1500 Lanc. 567.
To yow, sir king, than frome my lord am I With diffyans sent 1531 Bell. Boece I. 81.
As to thair wrangus and injust weris, thay have the same in plane diffiance
