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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1637
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Schilpitnes, n. [f. Schilpit, (ppl.) adj.] Feebleness; lack of robustness; insipidity. —1637 Johnston Diary I 276.
Lord, thou knouest … the schilpitnes of my wit
