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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pusillanimitie, n. [e.m.E. and ME pusillanimite (c1425), F. pusillanimité (c1300 in Larousse), eccl. L. pusillanimitat- f. pusillanimus.] Pusillanimity, timidity, cowardice. —a1585 Arbuthnot Maitl. Q. xlii 31.
Meiknes is thocht pusillanimitie
