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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Simplesse, Symples, n. [ME and e.m.E. simplesse (Ayenbite), symplesse (Chaucer), simplesce (Gower), OF simplece, simplesce, simplesse (c1131, late 12th c. and 1343 respectively in Larousse).] Simpleness. a. = Simpilnes n. 1. b. = Simpilnes n. 3. —a. 1494 Loutfut MS 15a.
The ferd [virtue] is magnanimite. The v is simplesse. The vi is innocence
b. 1456 Hay I 182/26.
Sen he throu ignoraunce and symples gafe the sauf condyt, wenand it wald be obeyde

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