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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frawardnes, n. [Northern ME. frawardnes (a 1300), midl. and southern frowardnes (c 1440).] Frowardness, perversity. —a1400 Leg. S. xxii. 225.
Thi fel frawardnes do away 1567 G. Ball. 74.
Remufe fra me all frawardnes
