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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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Morositie, n. [e.m.E. morosyte (1534). moros(s)ity. F. morosité, L. mōrōsitas.] Moroseness. — 1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 4 b.
The stoike grauitie of the ministers of the one; and the stubborne morositie of the other
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