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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presumptuous-, Presum(p)tousnes, n. [Late ME presumpsuisnas (c 1420), presumptuowsnes, e.m.E. presumptuousnesse, also -iousnes.] Presumptuousness, overweening pride or self-confidence. — 1456 Hay I 84/5.
Fuliche hardynes and presumptuousnes [F. folie et oultrecuidance] Ib. II 33/10. a1578 Pitsc. II 101/15.
Sum sayis that it was thair awin pryde and presumtousnes and arrogance and willfullnes that wald not [etc.] Ib. 143/2.
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