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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1560
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Docilitie, n. [e.m.E. docility (1603), F. docilité, L. docilitās.] Readiness to be taught. — 1560 Buke of Discipline 211.
Till tryell be tackin, whethir the spirit of docilitie be fund in them or not 1560 Ib. 215.
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