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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lillie, Lil(l)y, a. [e.m.E. lily, lilly. Cf. also Lely.] Lily-White; lily-like. Chiefly, lily lyre. — a1500 Henr. Orph. 234 (Ch. & M.).
Hir lily lyre a1568 Bann. MS. 225 b/13.
Hir lillie lyre as the laik does me langing a1585 Maitl. Q. xlviii. 73. c1600 Montg. Suppl. ii. 29.
Blyith … I wald be of this, Ȝour lillie lippis to kis
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