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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pusillamitie, Pussillamytie, n. [ME pusillamite (Gower), MF also pusillamité (also Gower), standing for Pusillanimitie n.] Pusillanimity. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 312.
Certes my hart had brokin For megirnes and pusillamitie 1528 Lynd. Dreme 281.
Sum wemen, for thare pussillamytie, Ouerset with schame … Off secreit synnis done in quietie
