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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Soundnes(s, n. [ME and e.m.E. soundenes (Trevisa), -nesse (1548), soundness (a1600); Sound adj.] Orthodoxy, the condition of being consonant with accepted beliefs, etc. a. Of doctrine. b. Of persons, as exhibiting such a quality. —a. 1571 Ferg. Serm. iii Malachi Sig. A ii b.
Heireris of it micht judge asweil of the soundnes of the doctrine contenit into it —b. a1595 Davidson in Three Reformers 114.
John Knox … Perceaving Robert to be od: In cairfulnes and fervencie, In soundness and integritie 1657 S. Ronaldshay 19.
All of them witnessing his soundness of doctrine and good conversatione
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