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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pensit, ppl. a.1 [f. Pens v.] (Overmuch) given to thought or meditation, given to brooding, pensive. —c1500 Makc. MS. xiv. 59.
Be nocht pensit, of thocht tak no keip
