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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Thewlesnes,) Thowlesnes, Thowlysnes, n. [f. Thewles,adj.] Wanton or immoral conduct; vice. — 1375 Barb. i 333.
And till swylk thowlesnes he ȝeid, As the cours askis off ȝowtheid And wmquhill in-to rybbaldaill c1420 Wynt. vi 268.
Hys dochteris he kend to wewe and spyn … That thai suld noucht for ydilnes Fall in till iwyll thowlysnes
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