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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fewnes, Feuenes, n. [ME. fewnes, feu-, fewenesse, OE. féawnes.] Smallness in number. — 1535 Stewart 12136.
For feuenes thai did fle 1599 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 248.
In respect of the fewnes of his bayrnis
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