† diligencyn.
Obsolete.
= diligence n.1
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > [noun] > studious care or diligence
yernfulnesseOE
swinkfulnessOE
diligencec1374
applying?c1430
diligencya1513
diligentness1530
sedulity1542
application1543
assiduity1605
sedulousness1622
navity1623
assiduousness1637
intention1638
apply1681
perdiligence1694
painstakingness1917
a1513 R. Fabyan New Cronycles Eng. & Fraunce (1516) I. clxxviii. f. ciiiv He caused the sayd Charlys..to be norysshed & broughte vp with moost dylygensi.
1556 J. Heywood Spider & Flie lxxix. 53 Lack of this somers dayes diligentsie, May make me fast two dayes in winter.
1619 W. Sclater Expos. 1 Thess. (1630) 192 Meanes, with more diligency attended.
1672 Mrs. Alleine Life J. Alleine (1838) vi. 60 With greater ardency, diligency, and courage.
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