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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Birsil, Byrsil, v. [e.m.E. burstle (1568), var. of bristell (1562), brissell, late ME. brystylle (1483), of uncertain origin.] tr. To scorch, parch. (See also Birslit ppl. a.) 1513 Doug. vii. xii. 36.
Eichyrris of corne … With the new sonnys heit byrsillit [R. birssillit]
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