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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1581
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Dissy, Dissie, a. [e.m.E. and ME. dissy, dyssy; cf. Desy a.] Dizzy, giddy. — ?1438 Alex. i. 2645.
Dissy on hors thay haue him brocht ?1438 Ib. ii. 4219.
Neir-hand dissy deid was he 1581 Burne Disput. 169.
Vyne … makis monie of ȝour headdis dissie
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