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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Wlatsumnes, Wlatsomnes, n. [Wlatsum adj. Cf. ME wlatsunnesse (Wyclif).] Loathing; revulsion. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxi 351.
The abbot … Gat on his fete & stett hir fra, … Hafand at hyr gret wlatsumnes a1400 Legends of the Saints xlv 32.
Al thai ydolis mare & les Scho had in-to wlatsomnes
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