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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hevinlynes, n. [e.m.E. hevenlynesse (1530).] Heavenliness. — a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 49.
We haue na thocht of hell nor hevinlynes c1552 Lynd. Mon. 6095.
Paull … beand full of hevinlynes
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