a1425 (a1400) (Galba & Harl.) (1863) 2003 Þe dede fra a man his mynd reves And na kyndely witte with hym leves.
1509 tr. A. de la Sale (de Worde) (new ed.) Prohemye sig. A.iijv Lyke to a wyght that in to pryson depe Without cause, all hastely dooth crepe So do they oft for lacke of kyndely wytte.
1651 H. More 4 It is..your egregious Perspicacity and kindly Wit..that has extorted this Testimony of love and respect from Your affectionate friend.