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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doutsumnes, n. Also: doutsom-, doubtsum-, -some-. [f. Doutsum,a.] Doubtfulness. — 1600-1610 Melvill 143.
Whill we was all in … maist dulfull doutsomnes a1651 Calderwood VII. 80.
And this for that first fault [viz.] doubtsomenesse of sense 1638 Rothes Affairs Kirk 77.
When ther is doubtsumnes in lawes
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