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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Relefe,) Releif, n.¹ Also: -leyff, -leef. [ME and e.m.E. relef (Ancr. R.), -leif (Cursor M.), -leef (Wyclif), OF relief (c1050 in Larousse) leavings.] Remains of food after a meal; leavings; scraps. — c1420 Wynt. v 2966.
And the releyff off thare mawngery Thai oysyd to cast to that dragowne c1520-c1535 Nisbet Matth. xiv 20.
And thai tuke the releifis [P. relifs] of brokin mete xii coffynis full Id. Mark vi 43.
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