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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Anis,) Anys, n. Also: anneis, anniz. [ME. anys, aneys, etc., OF. anis.] Anise. Also attrib. anniz seid, = aniseed. — 1495 Halyb. 41.
A li. anys laxitiff 1496 Ib. 67.
Item 3 li. anys confet 1621 Wedderb. Compt Bk. 171.
Sum anneis ol [= oil] 1661 Acts VII. 251/2.
Anniz seids ilk hundreth weight
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