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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Danteth, n. [ME. daynteth, deinteth (a 1300), OF. dain-, deintiet. Also later Sc. daintith.] = Daynté n. —a1500 Bernardus 334.
Perauentowr throw … wnganand expence Thow waxis pur, thane fortone wil þé wyt, And haf na dantetht of thi sone na delite
