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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Weitnes,) Weatness, n. [ME and e.m.E. wettenes (Manning), wetnes (c1400), wetenes (c1430), OE wetnise.] Wetness, damp. — 1664 Carstairs Lett. 149.
See that it [sc. a box of books] be kept verie dry, the least weatness will much prejudice me

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