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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1598-1599
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Hidnes, n. [ME. (once) hidnes (c 1330).] Secrecy. —a1599 Rollock Wks. I. 366.
They use to be commended fra their secrecie and hidnes a1599 Ib. 373.
This is ane mervellous hidnes
