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Stayednes(s)e, n. [e.m.E. staiednesse (1553), stayednesse (1571); Stayed adj.] Sobriety of character; firmness of purpose. — c1680 Mackenzie Affairs 47.
At his death he shewed much stayedness 1681 Lauder Observes 45.
Cargil … put on more stayednesse and resolution after his sentence 1682 Lauder Observes 62.
Stayednes 1699 Forrester Bishops Claim i Dedication 1.
Christian fortitude, and unbyassed stayedness in such a tryal of your faith and patience
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