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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hethinnes, Hethyn(n)es, n. Also: heythynnes. [ME. heythnesse, hethenes(se. OE. hǽðen(n)es.] Heathendom. —c1420 Wynt. v. 5470.
Ingland, That blynd in hethynes wes lyand Ib. vi. 625.
In hethynnes [C. heythyn-] all lyvyd thai a1500 Seven S. 270.
Our enemys … suld sclander the richt of Rome in hethinnes and in cristindome
