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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Through-clearnesse, n. [Thro(u)ch(e adv. or prep., and Clerenes n.] Thoroughgoing clarity, absolute clearness. — a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 265.
There ought to be [sc. in a minister's preaching] a through-clearnesse that the thing which is spoken in the name of the Lord is His truth and message
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