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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Stupiditie, n. [e.m.E. stupydyte (1541).] Lack of care, indifference. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 15.
The cause quhairby few ar preseruit … is maist euident … the negligence & stupiditie of mankynd, contemptioun of medicine [etc.]
