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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1662
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(Opin-,) Oppennes, n. (e.m.E. opyn- (1530), opennesse, the condition of being open or uncovered.) —1662 Acts VII. 388/2.
Throw the oppennes of the meillmarket being vncovered