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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1494, 1579-1596
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Rottinnes, Rottennesse, n. [ME and e.m.E. rotennesse (Wyclif); Rottin adj.] The state of being decayed, corrupt or putrid. — 1494 Loutfut MS 25a.
And he knew in him self that he wes bot porretur and rottinnes 1579 Despauter (1579).
Rancor, mowlling or rottinnes [1617 rottennesse] 1596 Dalr. I 244/13.
Followit … a rottinnes in the intrelis
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