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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Quietude,) Quyetude, n. [e.m.E. quietude (1597), F. quiétude (1492 in Larousse), late L. quiētūdo.] Peacefulness, good order. = Quiet n. 1, Quietnes n. 1. — 1606 Dunferm. B. Rec. II 16.
All … matteris … concerning the policie and governament in pace and quyetude of the neightbouris … of the said burgh
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