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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hert, v. Also: hart. [ME. hart (15th c.), herte(n. Cf. Heart v.] To hearten, put heart into. —1375 Barb. xvi. 662.
The bischop, that so weill hym hare That he all hertit [E. hartyt] that wes thar
