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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vertynasse, n. [Verty adj.] Prudence, foresight. — 1456 Hay II 54/29.
A man can, as be the apperaunce of the thingis that he seis, eschewe perilis that ar tocum, and mend ane evill fortune apperand be vertynasse, bathe corporalis and spiritualis
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