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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Welenes,) Wealnesse, n. [17th c. Eng. wellness (1655).] The state of being well or in good health. — 1654 Johnston Diary II 197.
Blisseth God for my daughter hir growing better agayne … I … blessed God for … my daughter's wealnesse
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