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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Affyance, n. Also: affiance. [ME. affyance (c 1300), affiance, OF. afiance: see Affy,v.] Trust, confidence. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 57.
Ha, quha suld haue affyance in thy blis? 1533 Boece vi. ii. 188.
Be tresoun of ane familiare in quham he had maist affiance, he suld within schort tyme be slane
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