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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Blandyis, v. [ME. blandise (14th c.), var. of blandishe, OF. blandiss-, blandir.] intr. To use blandishments; to entreat with fair words. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus iv. 104.
We will … blandyis [: syis] For grace in time gif we may fang fauour
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