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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Witlesnes, n. [e.m.E. witlessenesse (1599).] Stupidity, foolishness. — 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 49.
Margaret Vndervod accused of hir blasphemous speich in saying Christ vald not bein sa daft as to haif died for hir grantit scho swa said of witlesnes 1613 Fraserburgh Kirk S. I 21 (12 Aug.).
Considdering his ȝouthfull witlesnes the sessioun dimitis with admonitioun
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