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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1490, 1562-1596
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Forȝetfulnes, n. [ME. foryetfulnesse (1477).] Forgetfulness. —c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 71/26.
I haue synnit gretly in … negligence and forȝetfulnes 1562-3 Winȝet I. 27/28.
That … vnthankfull forȝetfulnes steil not vpon us 1596 Dalr. II. 436/6.
Quhat chancet … throuch forȝetfulnes suld not be vnmaid mentioune of
