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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vailȝeancie,) Val(l)iancie, -ye, n. Also: wailȝeancie, waillȝiancie. [e.m.E. valiauncie (1574), valiancie (1590); Vailȝeance n.] = Vailȝeance n. — 1570 Leslie 223.
A capitane of aproved valiancie c1590 Fowler II 105/25.
Having brokken all his fut men, he obleshed his horsmen to the armes and valiancye of a forrener c1590 Fowler II 106/20.
Nathing is mair weake nor vnstable then the fame of pouar not fonded vpon her auen forces and valiancye c1615 Chron. Kings 27.
His grit liberallitie and waillȝiancie c1615 Chron. Kings 34.
Wailȝeancie 1630-1651 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 34.
The valiancie and courage which he had tryed by prooff to rest in him 1644 Hume Douglas 159/26.
Be his prowesse and singular valliancie he reducit Tividaile [etc.] … to his kings obedience; having expellit al the Englishmen therefra
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