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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uberity, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. vberte (Lydgate), ubertie (1603), OF uberté, L. ūbertāt-.] Rich growth, fertility, abundance. —1696 Fountainhall Decis. I 725.
Sterility (which may be compensed by the uberity of other years)