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† ˈgiveness Obs. rare.
[f. given + -ness; cf. OE. ᵹifnes favour, grace.]
1. = forgiveness.
c1200Trin. Coll. Hom. 107 Þe giuenesse of sinne is þe beste giue. a1300Cursor M. 25338 We thoru tendernes of vr flexs mai giue til oþer na giuenes.
2. The act of giving.
1537‘T. Matthew’ Isa. xliii. 21 marg., To preache..the geuenes of euerlastyng lyfe by the mercy of God for Christes sake. |