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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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Diffidence, n. [e.m.E. (1526), obs. F. diffidence, L. diffīdentia.] Distrust. —1585 Acts III. 385/2.
Be removing of all occasionis of further ielosie and diffidence betuix his hienes, his nobilitie and people
