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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vert(u)ousnes, -eousnes, n. [ME and e.m.E. vertuousnes (Trevisa), vertousnes (1528).] The state of being virtuous. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 295 (M).
Mair with wylis I wan na vertuousnes [OUP wichtnes] of handis 1567 G. Ball. 92.
The Lord God … me defendis … Nocht for my warkis verteousnes, Bot for His name a1568 Bann. MS 92b/70.
Ane noble … that hes no vertousnes Drownand in vice
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