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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glit-, Glytwisnes(se, n. [f. Glittous a.] Base greediness. — 1456 Hay II. 57/19.
The gredyness ofgude blyndis thair hye curage for glytwisnesse of golde and of richesse Ib. 153/6.
Thou may mak of thy frend thy fa for grete glitwisnes of thy gudis
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