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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Welthynes, -ines, n. [e.m.E. welthynes (a1513).] a. ? Well-being, happiness, felicity. b. Wealth; the state of being rich. c. Abundance. —a. a1570-86 Arbuthnot in Maitl. F. 55/5.
Ane wickit lyf is iugeit welthynes Sa vyce vertew and vertew is thocht vyce —b. c1552 Lynd. Mon. 4414.
Rome … wes the rute of thare ryches. Than sprang the well of welthynes Quhen that the Pape wes maid ane kyng —c. 1596 Dalr. I 7 marg.
The welthines of fische in Scotland
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