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(Swetened,) Sueatned, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. sweetned (1567), f. sweeten v.; Swet(e adj.] In fig. context: Made sweet. — 1611-57 Mure Early Misc. P. i 83.
I then perplex'd quhat to performe To hazard or escheu the [ed. ȝe] storme To suime in sueatned seas Now loues delights bereaues me
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