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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Emplesand, a. [? OF. emplaisant.] Pleasing. — a1400 Leg. S. xxx. 50.
A wyfe of nobil kyne … The mast enplesand of the towne Ib. xxxiv. 68.
Emplesand to God to be
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