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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1589
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(Unbrichtest,) Wnbrychtest, superl. adj. [e.m.E. unbright (1523); Bricht adj.] Least bright. —1584-9 Maxwall Commonpl. Bk. 24b.
Now hychtest, wnbrychtest … My hart thinkis it rychtest, with ye to be frie