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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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(Rammistnes,) Ramysdnes, n. [Rammist adj. Cf. late ME and e.m.E. ramagenesse (Prompt. Parv.).] Frenzy, madness. —1456 Hay I 227/2.
The quhilk duk … takis a woodnes and a ramysdnes in his hede
