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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hartli-, Hairtlines, n. Also: ha(i)rtlynes. [ME. (once) hartlynes (1435). Cf. Hertlines.] Sincerity, heartiness. — 1439 Acts II. 54/2.
In mare appert takin of traiste and hartlines in tyme cummyng 1533 Boece iii. ii. 92 b.
The pepill of Britan with hartlynes desiris the sammyn Ib. iv. viii. 136 b.
With hartlynes and incredibil blythnes a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xvi. 56.
Ressaue this realme in luif and hartlines [Q. hairt-] 1590 Reg. Privy C. IV. 479.
To shaw them … courtesie, hairtlynes, and gude intertenyment 1606 Melrose P. 20.
Evrie ane contending to exceid his nichtbour in the expressing of the hairtlines of his consent