Obs. [f. ARGH a. + -NESS.] Cowardice, pusillanimity, timidity.

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1340.  Ayenb., 3. Þe oþer is arȝnesse, þet is tyene of herte.

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c. 1400.  Destr. Troy, VI. 2203. I ournand in elde with arghnes in hert.

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1483.  Cath. Angl., Arghnes, pusillanimitas.

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