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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keyser, n. [e.m.E. keyser (1546), -ar, keiser, -ar, MDu. keiser, keyser, keser, MHG. keisar, early mod. Germ. keiser. Cf. also ME. keisere (c 1205). and Kesar(e, Caysere and Caser.] An emperor. — c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 31.
Siclike it is to king, keyser and knicht Ib. 509.
Naturall is to king, keyser and quene [etc.]
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