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† ˈderfness Obs.
[f. derf a. + -ness. Sense 1 appears to be related to derf n.]
1. Trouble, hardship; = derf n.
c1175Lamb. Hom. 21 Þes þu hefdest mare deruenesse on þisse liue of þine licome, þes þu scoldest hersumian þe bet þine leofe drihten. a1300Cursor M. 3996 (Cott.) Man þat þou will help in nede Thar him neuer na derfnes drede.
2. Boldness, audacity.
c1400Destr. Troy 5110 He, þat warpes thies wordes in his wild foly, Shuld degh, for his derfenes. |