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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fatnes, n. [ME. fatnes, OE. fætnes.] Fatness, fat. — 1456 Hay II. 133/33.
Our hate water … meltis the fatnes away 1531 Bell. Boece I. p. xxxvii.
Within the bowellis of thir geis, is ane fatnes of singulare medicine 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Cepvm.
Cepvm animalium, the taulch, criesche or fatnes of beastes leg
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