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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Churlichenes, -yschenes, n. [e.m.E. churlishness (1528).] Churlish quality or conduct. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. xlviii. 139.
No wyld weid, full of churlichenes c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 579.
Riche Naball, for his grit churlyschenes Schewin to Dauid [etc.]
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