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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caldnes, Cauldnes, n. [f. Cald a. Cf. ME. coldnes, -nesse (Chaucer).] Coldness. 1456 Hay II. 158/27.
Quhen thai draw till our mekle caldenes, than is that all takenyng of dede 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 211.
The cauldnes of the dealing of England puttis mony in a brangle 1596 Bk. Univ. Kirk III. 873.
Ane vniuersall caldnes and decay of zeale 1622-6 Bisset II. 148/17.
The cause of the cauldnese of our religioun
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