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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dortynes, n. [f. Dortye,a.] Pride, haughtiness. —1513 Doug. iii. v. 86.
We … Careit our fremmyt seys and diuers strandis, The dortynes [L. fastus] of Achillis ofspring, In bondage