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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1601-1651
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Efauldnes, Effaldnesse, n. [f. Efa(u)ld,a.] Sincerity, honesty. 1601 Misc. Spald. C. II. 280.
In all efauldnes and simplicitie of hert 1617 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 299.
In all sinceritie and efauldnes … to present oure simple … opinionis a1651 Calderwood IV. 482.
Nather hath he need of ane politick, farre-fetched course … , but a plain effaldnesse
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