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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1582-1590
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Scuse, Skwise, n. [Aphetic var. of Excus(e n. an excuse.] — 1582 Cal. Sc. P. VI 146.
Bot we inwentyd that for a skwise 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 361.
Thy scusis and rusis Sall serue for na effect
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