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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gentillesse, n. [ME. (1340) and OF. gentillesse.] Superior quality. —1456 Hay II. 37/10.
The … noble ordre, that is ordanyt bot for noblesse and gentillesse of curage
