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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Restfulnes, n. Also: reste-. [ME and e.m.E. restfulnes (a1400); Restful adj.] Freedom from molestation or war. — 1528 Douglas Corr. 128.
That the subjectis one baithe sydis ma leiff in tranquillite and restefulnes Ib. 131.
Restfulnes
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