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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drunknes, n. Also: drounk-, dronknes. [e.m.E. drunk-, dronkness, ME. dronke-, druncenesse.] = Drunkinsumnes,n. — 1531 Bell. Boece I. 55.
Gevin to drounknes and unbridelit lust 1596 Dalr. I. 276/1.
Wachting the wyne … in drunknes 1610 Dundonald Par. Rec. 213.
William Craig … convict of dronknes on the Saboth
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