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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Imprudence, n. [e.m.E. (1541), F. (14th c.), L. imprūdēntia.] Imprudence, indiscretion. —Dunb. Tabill Conf. 116 (Arund.).
In hie exaltit arrogance and folly, Imprudence [v.rr. Prowdnes], derisioun [etc.]
* Inaccesorie, a. [Nonce-formation, in rhyme, for e.m.E. inaccessible (1555).] —1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 6.
Within this place inaccesorie [: storie]
