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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Potentnes, n. [Potent adj. 1.] The quality of being potent, power, great influence, or resources. — 1581 Burne Disput. 132.
Ambitioun, potentnes, the greitnes of the toune, … ar not conuenient to the purpose of ane monk
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