† ˈruesomeness Obs.—1
In 2 reowsum-.
[f. rue n.1 Cf. mod. Yorks. dial. ruesome ‘sorrowful, pitiable’.]
Repentance.
| c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 21 Bute he hine driue a-wei mid sodðe dedbote his sunne bi reowsumnesse. |
† ˈruesomeness Obs.—1
In 2 reowsum-.
[f. rue n.1 Cf. mod. Yorks. dial. ruesome ‘sorrowful, pitiable’.]
Repentance.
| c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 21 Bute he hine driue a-wei mid sodðe dedbote his sunne bi reowsumnesse. |
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