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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mercyfulnes, n. [e.m.E. (Tindale).] Mercifulness, the quality of being merciful. —1567 G. Ball. 199.
The croce, quhair thair began The mercyfulnes of our gude man
