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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1596
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Wittines, n. [e.m.E. wyttines (1533), wittynesse (1542).] Cleverness, intelligence. — 1596 Dalr. I 20/32.
Is ȝit another kynde of senting dogs … In this kynde is sick wittines and crueltie that the hie way butt ony errour thay follow [etc.]
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