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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neaseance. ? Erron. for neafeance (= na not, non, and feance Fiance n. trust): cf. Non-fiance. —1645 Baillie II. 304.
Their present favour with the citie … and our neafeance [MS. reads neaseance] is so great, that all that can be brought against them will not prejudice them
