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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oleit-,) Olitnes, n. Activeness, willingness, diligence. — 1598 Melvill Propine 54.
She [Laziness] would haue spoken meikle meare … But Olitnes with looke austeare Hir from my bed debard
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