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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pithiness, n. [e.m.E. pithinesse (1547–64).] Force of style; ? terseness. (Cf. Pithy a. 3.) — 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 183.
It is not possible that all these effects can flow of the pithiness of prayer, seeing there is nathing so weak in itself
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