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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Immanitie, n. [e.m.E. (1557). L. immānitas.] Monstrosity, enormity, monstrous wickedness. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 16.
Quhairupone followis immanitie quhilk at last birnis in man, contractit be continuall daylie heit & finalie be ferocitie & pertinacitie, inuadis euerie nixt duellare1598 Misc. Hist. Soc. I. 50.
Yet can no man … charge the K[ing] with such vnnaturall immanitie as the foreknoweledge of his mothers death
