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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unfenȝeitnes,) Unfainedness, n. [e.m.E. vnfaynednes (1535); Unfenȝeit ppl. adj.] Lack of pretence, sincerity. — a1684 Leighton Comm. Peter ii (1693) 468.
His feet strive to keep pace with his tongue, which gives evidence of its unfainedness
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