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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Justnes, n. [Late ME. -nesse (c 1430), e.m.E. (1559), f. Just a.] Justness: righteousness; exactness, accuracy. — 1535 Stewart 60478.
Quhilk causit science to grow and justnes, And vice to menische 1564 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 188.
That … litstars … tak thair jugement of the wordynes of the said assay gevar and of the justnes of the coloure
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