Obs.–1 In 4 venymo(u)ste, venemoste. [f. VENOMOUS a. + -TY. Cf. OF. venemoseté, venemeuseté, etc.] Venomousness.
1377. Langl., P. Pl., B. XVIII. 156. For of alle venymes foulest is þe scorpioun, May no medcyne helpe þe place þere he styngeth, Tyl he be ded & do þer-to þe yuel he destroyeth, Þe fyrst venymouste [C. text venemoste, venymoste, etc.] þorw venym of hym-self.
