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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onest(e, varr. of Honest a. (respectable, worthy; of a high standard). — 1434 Buccleuch Mun. 418.
An oneste man Wilȝame of Geddes 1534
Aberd. B. Rec. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 126.
To furneis thair onest pagane to the towns honour 1581 Misc. Spald. C. II. 54.
On sertten and prensipell onest men
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