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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ignobilité, n. [Late ME. ignobylite (Caxton), ad. L. ignōbilitas.] —1456 Hay II. 40/17.
The said maist noble ordre, the quhilk excludis uttraly all ignobilitee and vilitee