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Warmnes, n. [ME and e.m.E. warmnesse (Chaucer), warmenes (c1440), warmnes (1561), warmness (1563).] Warmth of affection or feeling. — c1460 Wisd. Sol. (STS) 234.
Bettir is in al placis cumpagny na to be alane, ande mar suet is to slep twa to-gydir na ane alane for langoure ande warmnes and gud cumpany 1513 Doug. iv Prol. 119.
Lyke as the pacient hes heyt of our gret fors And in ȝong babbys warmnes insufficient, And into agyt failȝies and is out quent