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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Betternes, n. [e.m.E. and ME. (rare) betternes.] The quality of being better. — 1492 Acta Conc. 248/1.
Becaus the modificatioun of the betternes of the said tercis suld be haid & maid be certane frendis
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