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61. nōn-sufficientẹ̄ n.

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Insufficiency, inadequacy, deficiency.

62. nōn-certaine n. & adj.

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(a) Uncertainty; doubt; uncertain proof; unsure or insecure circumstances; ben (standen) in non-certaine; (b) adj.: uncertain, variable.

63. nọ̄n n.

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(a) The canonical hour of nones; three o'clock p.m.; heigh non, ?precisely 3:00; (b) the canonical office of nones; ringen non, to ring the bell calling the worshipers to nones; non belle, non preier,

64. nǒun(e n.

Additional spellings: noune
30 quotations in 2 senses
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Gram. (a) A noun; noun abstract, an abstract noun (as opposed to concrete); noun appellatif, a common noun; noun collectif, a collective noun; noun concret, a concrete noun; noun distributif, a…

65. nōn-residence n.

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The failure of a clergyman to reside in the locality of his benefice.

66. surnǒun n.

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(a) An additional name [cp. surname n. (a)]; also, an epithet; a family name or last name [quots. 1472-3 & prob. a1425]; (b) a distinguishing name; also, a pseudonym, nom de guerre [last quot.].

67. sufferingelī adv.

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(a) With patient endurance, steadfastly; (b) with forbearance.

68. sufferaunt adj.

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(a) Willing to bear hardship, affliction, etc.; (b) self-restrained, slow to anger, calm; (c) patiently awaiting an event; also, as noun: one who patiently waits.

69. shrīven v.

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(a) Refl. To make confession, make confession (to sb., to God); also iron., with implication of impending decease [quot.: Chaucer TC]; (b) refl. shriven o (of), to confess (sins), make confession of…

70. ēgēde n.

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?Frivolity, folly.