Middle English Dictionary Entry
hē̆dī̆nes(se n.
Entry Info
| Forms | hē̆dī̆nes(se n. |
| Etymology | From hēdī . |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Hastiness; obstinacy, self-will.
Associated quotations
- (1447) Let.Bekynton in RS 56.2341 : That it may not by reason be demed..that any wil shold passe vertu, or hedynesse offende the vertu of humilite.
- (1456) Let.Bekynton in RS 56.2168 : I set my selfe nother on hedynes ne on self will.
- c1475(?c1451) Worcester Bk.Noblesse (Roy 18.B.22)79 : Joachym..usid after his owne wilfulnesse and hedinesse and without counceile.
- a1500(1472) Worcester DSP (Trin-C O.5.6)38 : Willes ande hedynes [Scrope: Zalon..taught selfe-willes to be fledde].