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Wantreuth, Wanetreutht, n. [ME wanntrowwþ (Orm), vantrauth (c1325); Wan- prefix and Treuth(e n. Cf. Untreuth(e n.] The state of being without Christian belief, heathenism. — a1400 Leg. S. xxvii 674.
Thu tak one hand To pas into fere land, & preche Godis word alquhare To thame at in wane-treutht are c1420 Wynt. v 5470 (W).
He conuertit first Ingland, That in wan treuth wes blynd lyand
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