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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hale-,) Hailnes, n. [Northern ME. halnes (a 1340).] Wholeness, soundness, integrity. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 37/8.
Appollinaris … waintis that he consentis in deid to the vnitie of the Trinitie, … be full hailnes of fayth
