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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heynes, n. [ME. hey-, heinesse, heȝenes, f. Hey a. Cf. Henes n.] Highness. —1424 Edinb. Chart. 213.
We traiste it is notht vnkennit to ȝhur heynes, how we ar demaynit in this lande 1600 Reg. Privy C. VI. 149.
Considering how that his heynes hes bene … impascheit … be inoportune sutearis 1609 Acts IV. 406/1.
The Kingis lettre … quhairin his heynes hes [etc.]
