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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1513
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Ennoy, n. [Late ME. ennoye (1491), OF. enoi, enui. Cf. annoy Anoy(e n.] Annoyance, vexation, trouble. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xix. 487.
Gret ennoy he had in thocht 1513 Doug. ix. ii. 76.
The huge ennoy byrnys hym throu the banys 1513 Ib. x. xii. 130.; etc.
Siclyke chancis and semblant ennoy Abydis thé
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