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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Wontsumnes, n. [Wont n.] Habits, customary behaviour. —c1420 Wynt. iv 2124 (W).
Alkyne tame best … ran as thai were wod To woddis and to wildernes, Leiffand thare avne wontsumnes
