Obs. rare–1. In 5 subtyllesse. [a. OF. subtilesse, var. soutilesse, f. soutil SUBTLE a. + -esse -ESS1. Cf. It. sottigliezza.] Subtlety.
1471. Caxton, Recuyell (Sommer), 384. He chaungyd hym self in guyse of a serpent this is to vnderstande in subtyllesse and in malyce.
