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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fastnes, n. [ME. fastnes (c 1400), OE. fæstnes.] a. Firmness, constancy. b. Fastening with bonds. — 1456 Hay I. 244/8.
He knawis nocht thair lautee na thair fastness a1500 Henr. III. 170/4.
Thare is na faithfull fastnes founde in erd — c1420 Wynt. vii. 1276 (W).
Blynd and geldit baith, he wes Thar in chalmer but fastnes
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