† grievousty Obs.
In 5 grevouste, -osetee.
[f. grievous + -ty.]
Grievousness, heinousness.
c 1410 Love Bonavent. Mirr. xxxiv. 68 (Gibbs MS.) Also to schewe þe greuouste of synn in custome. c 1425 Orolog. Sapient. ii. in Anglia X. 342/38 Þou schalt gretelye weye þe grevosetee of þine sinnes. |