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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stabilnes, Stabylnes, Staiblenes, n. [ME and e.m.E. stabilnes (Cursor M.), stablenesse (Chaucer), Stabil(l adj.] a. = Stabilite(e n. 1. b. = Stabilite(e n. 2. —a. 14.. Burgh Laws c. 113 (B).
Gyf ony sergeand … consent hym to falset to tak hyre for to empayre the stabilnes of the toun [etc.] a1568 Bann. MS 79b/7.
Prvdence seis all thingis that cumis beforne Following the trace of perfyte stabilnes —b. c1420 Wynt. v 1533.
Fay … wes he ay Off gret wyt and off stabylnes [C., W. stabilnes] 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 210.
In steidfast ordour, to vesie vnaffrayit, Thay ryding furth with stabilnes ygroundit 1631 Justiciary Cases I 157.
That firmenes and staiblenes of mynd as neid war
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