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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Convenience, -iens, n. Also: -wenyens. [ME. convenyence (1413), -ience, OF. convenience, L. convenientia.] Congruity, accordance, agreement. c1420 Wynt. iii. 28.
To dyt Wytht delytabyll incydens And in plesand conveniens Ib. vii. Prol. 23.
A matere gud … That cwnnande men cowth welle bryng till Alkyn gud conwenyens 1490 Irland Mir. I. 152/7.
This haly lady. … had gret conueniens and habitud with the diuinite Id. Asl. MS. I. 56/11.
Mercy, pete & cherite, that has gret convenience togidder
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