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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doleance, n. [Late ME. doleaunce (Caxton), e.m.E. doleance (1523), F. doléance.] Sorrow, condolence. —a1585 Maitl. Q. xxxviii. 9.
O sindring, o wofull doleance 1588 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 54.
Mak our doleances with him of the said defait
