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(Sattilitnes,) Settlidnes, n. [e.m.E. settlednesse (1571); Sattillit ppl. adj.] The state of being ordered, resolved or arranged on a permanent or durable basis. — 1585 Lett. Jas. VI to Eliz. 25.
I stayed him until the parliament was past, and matters put to sum settlidnes
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