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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Filthines, n. Also: filthe-, filthynes. [e.m.E. fylthynes (1526), fylthénes (a. 1500).] Foulness (lit. or fig.). — 1563 Davidson Answer 28.
That thay abstene … fra filthynes of idoles 1580 Skeyne Descr. Well 5.
Scabbis, … and vther filthines of the skyn 1596 Dalr. I. 93/28.
To keip thame cleine frome all filthines Ib. II. 213/23.
His … wicketnes, and al foul filthines
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