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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: 1588-1610
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Doild(e)nes, n. [f. Doillit,a.] Dullness, inertia. —1588 King Catechism fol. 23.
O God, mak me lauly without feignednes, mirrie without lightnes, grave without doildenes c1610 Melville Mem. 338.
The said ambassadour infourmed his Maieste of ther rud maners, doildnes and dronkeness
