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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Licentiousnes, n. Also: licensiousnes. [e.m.E. (1553).] Licentiousness, libertinage. — 1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 4.
His paramouris enemie, the brydiller of hir licentiousnes, … scho hopis to red all at anis c1590 Fowler II. 134/18.
He applyed his thoughts to the interteinment off his armie with all libertie, insolencye, and licensiousnes
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