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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1535
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Richtfulnes, n. Also: richte-. [ME and e.m.E. ryȝtfulnes (Manning), ryghtfulnes (1422); Richtful(l adj.] Only in Nisbet, after Purvey: Righteousness. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet Matth. vi 33.
Tharfore seke ye first the kingdom of God and his richtefulnes c1520-c1535 Ib. v 20.
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