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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drusines(se, n. [e.m.E. drousi-, drowsiness (1559).] Drowsiness. —1646 Hope Diary 129.
He took a drusinesse and havinesse 1681 Brodie Diary 465.
My wonted frame of drusines, and slippines, and securitie, was upon me
