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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1575
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Facilnes, n. [f. Facile a. Also e.m.E. (1648).] Readiness to be persuaded or influenced. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 94/1.
The citie of Gabine throcht there facilnes gef hasty credit to Sextus Tarquinus 1549 Ib. 97/31.
That ȝour facilnes be nocht sedusit be ther … subtil persuasions 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 93.
Thair negligence and facilnes in giving … credence
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