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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1501
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Inanitie, n. [L. inānitas, OF. inanité, e.m.E. inanity (1603).] Emptiness (of ideas), inanity. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 7.
Thow barrant wit … Schaw now thy dull exhaust inanitie
