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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lyth(e)nes, n.1 [ME. and e.m.E. liðnesse (a 1200), lithnes (1460), lythe-, litheness(e; f. Lythe a.] a. Mildness, gentleness. b. ? Softness, tenderness. —a. a1400 Leg. S. x. 445.
Vith softnes & vith sobrenes & with lythnesb. c1490 Porteous of Noblenes (Ch. & M.) 76.
Excesse … tynis all maner continence voce aynd lythenes and coloure
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