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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lase, Lace, n. [e.m.E. lese (1483), leace, lease: cf. Lease.] A lease; in lase, on lease. Also fig. — 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 477.
Anent the … teinds of all thair laces Ib.
To produce thair saids laces, rights & securiteis 1695 Caldwell P. 192.
I would be content to take it [land] in lase —fig. 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 440.
All things fade, and short is the lace we had of him