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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blindnes, Blyndnes, n. [ME. blind-, blyndnes(se, OE. blindnys.] Blindness (literal or figurative). c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 403.
Prestes throw it Resaue shall sodeynly blyndnes a1500 Henr. III. 126/21.
Sen blindnes wes infirmitie 1490 Irland Mir. I. 85/9.
Gret blindnes and ignoraunce a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 673.
O wod blindnes 1533 Gau 4/16.
In my ald blindnes 1562-3 Winȝet II. 23/33.
Fra the blindnes of noueltie to the auld licht a1578 Pitsc. II. 75/12.
Drownit in blindnes and misknawledge of thi name
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