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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Worthyhed(e, -heid, Worthiheid, n. [Late ME worthihode (c1470).] Honour, distinction, reputation. — 1375 Barb. vi 335.
And may na man haiff worthyhed [C. worthyhede] Bot he haiff wyt to ster his deid 1513 Doug. i ix 114.
Man eftir man lyke as thai dyd succeid, In lang rememberans of thar worthyheid [Sm. worthiheid]
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