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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Part, var. (? erron.) of Port n.3 1 (demeanour, bearing, mien). —c1460 Wisd. Sol. 387 (S.T.S.).
The wisdome of a wysman schawis by his contenans part and hewyngys of body and wysage
