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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Manfulnes, n. [ME. (c 1400).] Manliness, courage. — c1420 Wynt. vi. 2166 (W).
To be sekere of hert and will And manfulnes to tak him till 1456 Hay I. 148/18.
The lord … has chosyn him for his … leautee and for his knawin manfulnes
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