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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hurlbasie, Hurle bawsy, n. [Cf. Bausy a.] a. A fanciful term of endearment. b. The name of a spirit. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxxv. 38.
My belly huddrun, my swete hurle bawsy a1540 Freiris Berw. 506 (M).
How, Hurlbasie [B. Hurlybas], anone I coniure thé That vp thow rysc
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