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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proud-hartit, adj. [ME (14th c.) and e.m.E. proude-, prowd-herted etc.] Proud-hearted. —1456 Hay I 116/34.
As oft dois hautane proud-hartit men to wyn los in armes, mare for pride na for prow