† forgiftn.
Obsolete.
Forgiveness.
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society > morality > duty or obligation > moral or legal constraint > immunity or exemption from liability > forgiveness > [noun]
forgivenessc900
givenessc1200
remission?c1225
veny?c1225
gracec1300
forgiftc1315
excusinga1340
absolutiona1393
pardona1393
veynea1425
pardoningc1443
pardonancec1475
forgivance1490
remit1490
oblivion1563
remitting1577
remittance1602
remitment1611
condonation1615
excuse1655
condonance1865
c1315 Shoreham 40 Two thynges her wythynne beth Forȝefthe and repentynge.
c1380 Sir Ferumbras (1879) l. 5736 Þou most byleue on holychurche..And on for-ȝyft of synne.
1532 Wedn. Faste (W. de W.) Kynge Davyd fasted for mercy! Nineve dyd ye same And had forgyft of synne.
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