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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Meke-,) Meekheid, n. [e.m.E. meek-head (1672), ME. mekhede (13th c.).] Meekness. — 1679 J. Barclay Descr. Roman Cath. Ch. (1689) 46.
In His buxomnes and meek-heid
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