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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Strangnes, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. stroungnesse (c1450), strongnesse (a1604); Strang adj.] The quality of being strong; strength. — a1578 Pitsc. I 133/17.
Edwart … in bewtie more excellent and abone all men in strangnes and habilietie
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