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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1567
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Bis, Bys, v. [Late ME. and e.m.E. busse, later buzze.] intr. To buzz, to hiss. 1513 Doug. viii. vii. 118.
The irne lumpys in the cavys blak Can bys and quhissill 1513 Ib. ix. ii. 96.
The watir byssyt and sang 1567 G. Ball 187.
Thay … lat the saulis burne and bis Of all thair foundatoris
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