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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Foibill, a. [F. foible, obs. var. of faible. Also in mod. E. (1716).] Feeble. Also foiblenes n. — c1590 J. Stewart 203 § 12.
My foibill dull ingyne c1590 Ib. 210/13.
My foibill feit c1590 Ib. 181/9.
Quhan on ȝour kneis for foibilnes ȝe fall
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