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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Joyse, a. [Var. of choyse Chose a. (Cf. also Josyne.)] Choice, select. — 1617 Lett. to Jas. VI lxvii.
A number of Inglische prelatts, maist joyse, learned and grave
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"Joyse adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/joyse_adj>
