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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tymousnes,) Timousnesse, Timeousness, n. [Tymous adj.] Promptness, expedition. — a1658 Durham Clavis Cantici 408.
As privacy is a great friend to communion with Christ, so is earlinesse and timousnesse in setting to it — a1658 Durham Commandments 146.
Timeousness at Gods work in that day, or earnestness and continuance in it
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