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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Derfnes, n. [ME. (c 1300), early dervenesse.] Severity, violence. — 1461 Liber Plusc. 382.
My hart, in endles wo that payns, For derfnes and dyspyt of Deed, nocht fayns
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