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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Empleseir, Emples(s)ir, n. [? OF. emplaisir. Cf. Emples(e,v.] = Emplesour. — 1484 Misc. Spald. C. V. 28.
Sen we ar … redy at the emplesir and command of your gracious Hienes 1490 Irland Mir. I. 8/6.
Puttand all laubour and deligence to his empleseir & seruice 1543 Black Fr. Perth 41.
As ye will have our speciall thanks thairfor, and do us singular emplessir
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