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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pale-, Pailnes, n. [e.m.E. and ME. palenes(se (Rolle).] Paleness, pallor. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 649 (T).
His pailnes mixt pairtlie with broun in the face 1597 James VI Dæmonol. 30.
Leannes, palenes, desire of solitude
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