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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Febilté, n. [ME. febylté (c 1450), febylyté (1413).] Feebleness. —c1420 Wynt. v. 2424 (W).
Off pure folkis a huge menȝe, Waik for eild and febilte [R. debilyte]
