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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bentnes, -nesse, n. [Bent p.p. and ppl. a.] Inclination, intentness.1593 in Calderwood V. 275 (your bentness to keep the said 27th day). 1596 Dalr. I. 296/18 (the bentness of my mynd). Ib. II. 236/6 (for bentnes of the gudwil betuene us). 1629 Boyd Last B. 271 (a bentnesse to prayer).
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