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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1528
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Restfulnes, n. Also: reste-. [ME and e.m.E. restfulnes (a1400); Restful adj.] Freedom from molestation or war. —1528 Douglas Corr. 128.
That the subjectis one baithe sydis ma leiff in tranquillite and restefulnes 1528 Ib. 131.
Restfulnes