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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Nedefulnes, n. [ME. ned- (Rolle), needfulnes(s)e.] Neediness, want. —1456 Hay II. 82/36.
That all the realme and the prince is put in syk misgovernaunce that all gude policy is pervertit for wrechidnes and nedefulnes
